Suffolk, VA
 
       
 

Suffolk Waterfront

   8% of South Hampton Roads adults live in Suffolk, this represents 59,282 adult residents.  
     
 
 
Suffolk Highlights
  • Suffolk is Virginia’s largest city with over 430 square miles making it larger than Indianapolis or Dallas.

  • Suffolk projects a 45% increase in population and a 100% increase in employment by the year 2020.

  • More than 1,000 new homes are being built each year.

  • Home to Planter’s Peanuts, Suffolk is recognized at the peanut capital of the world.

  • Suffolk has historically been an agricultural city, but recently with an increased focus on economic development and neighborhood revitalization, the balance has begun to shift to a more “hi-tech” area.
 
   
 
Demographics
   
Total Population
80,400
Total Households
 29,800
Total EBI (000)
 $1,469,003
Median Age
 44 years old
Median Household Income $60,454
 
     
 
Total Retail Sales
$897,282
Food & Beverage Stores $83,486
Department Stores $211,163
Clothing & Access. Stores $8,393
Furniture & Appliance Stores $30,467
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers $169,685
Building Material & Garden Equip. $112,508
Health & Personal Care Stores $34,946
 
     
 

Suffolk Demographics

 
 
 
 
    Total Adults SHR

Suffolk
Adults Adults
793,226 59,282
 
Age of Respondent
   18-24 16% 10%
   25-34 19% 21%
   35-44 21% 21%
   45-54 19% 20%
   55-64 12% 20%
   65+ 14% 9%
Ethnicity
   White 65% 54%
   Black/African American 30% 45%
   Asian 2% <1%
   Other 3% 1%
Marital Status
   Married 58% 63%
   Never Married/Single 25% 18%
Education
   High School Graduate 33% 32%
   College Graduate 13% 14%
   Some Post Graduate Work/Degree 9% 10%
Occupation
   White Collar 40% 42%
   Blue Collar 29% 33%
Annual Household Income
   Under $19,999 6% 4%
   $20,000 - $34,999 17% 26%
   $35,000 - $49,999 20% 11%
   $50,000 - $74,999 24% 23%
   $75,000+ 35% 37%
Own Home 64% 71%
Dwelling Type
   Single Family Unit 68% 77%
   Apartment 14% 9%
   Townhouse 13% 2%