Portsmouth, VA Demographics
Portsmouth, VA is the 10th most populous of 672 cities in Virginia, with 97,896 residents across 33 square miles. That is about 2,940 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 97,896 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33 sq mi |
| Density | 2,940 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
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Central Location: Portsmouth, VA
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