Suffolk, VA Map & Demographics
Suffolk Map
![Suffolk Map](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-map.webp)
Suffolk Overview
$44,004
PER CAPITA INCOME
$105,023
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$87,758
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,255
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
94,856
TOTAL POPULATION
46,381
MALE POPULATION
48,475
FEMALE POPULATION
95.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
49,958
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Suffolk Area Codes
Income in Suffolk
Income Overview in Suffolk
Per Capita Income in Suffolk is $44,004, while median incomes of families and households are $105,023 and $87,758 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 94,856 | $44,004 |
Median Family Income | 25,558 | $105,023 |
Mean Family Income | 25,558 | $127,529 |
Median Household Income | 36,318 | $87,758 |
Mean Household Income | 36,318 | $112,379 |
Income Deficit | 25,558 | $11,255 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 94,856 | 33.65% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 94,856 | 66.35¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 94,856 | 0.45 |
Earnings by Sex in Suffolk
Average Earnings in Suffolk are $48,679, $58,679 for men and $38,933 for women, a difference of 33.7%.
![Earnings by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-earnings-by-sex.webp)
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 26,944 (52.8%) | $58,679 |
Female | 24,104 (47.2%) | $38,933 |
Total | 51,048 (100.0%) | $48,679 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Suffolk
The most common earnings brackets in Suffolk are $100,000+ for men (5,604 | 20.8%) and $100,000+ for women (2,532 | 10.5%).
![Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-earnings-by-sex-by-income-bracket.webp)
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 1,060 (3.9%) | 1,109 (4.6%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 598 (2.2%) | 924 (3.8%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 526 (1.9%) | 832 (3.5%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 398 (1.5%) | 714 (3.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 615 (2.3%) | 526 (2.2%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 390 (1.5%) | 903 (3.7%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 644 (2.4%) | 690 (2.9%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 305 (1.1%) | 740 (3.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 412 (1.5%) | 793 (3.3%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 557 (2.1%) | 576 (2.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 1,314 (4.9%) | 1,701 (7.1%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 986 (3.7%) | 1,614 (6.7%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 846 (3.1%) | 1,219 (5.1%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 1,034 (3.8%) | 1,273 (5.3%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 1,307 (4.9%) | 1,506 (6.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 1,471 (5.5%) | 1,190 (4.9%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 2,818 (10.5%) | 1,984 (8.2%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 1,979 (7.3%) | 1,090 (4.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,080 (15.1%) | 2,188 (9.1%) |
$100,000+ | 5,604 (20.8%) | 2,532 (10.5%) |
Total | 26,944 (100.0%) | 24,104 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Suffolk
Average earnings in Suffolk are $64,760 for men and $44,233 for women, a difference of 31.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $98,982, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,357. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,163, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,152.
![Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-earnings-by-sex-by-education.webp)
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $35,357 | $20,152 |
High School Diploma | $51,886 | $31,323 |
College or Associate's Degree | $63,048 | $37,103 |
Bachelor's Degree | $87,995 | $55,305 |
Graduate Degree | $98,982 | $76,163 |
Total | $64,760 | $44,233 |
Family Income in Suffolk
Family Income Brackets in Suffolk
According to the Suffolk family income data, there are 6,313 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 409 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
![Family Income Brackets in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-family-income-brackets.webp)
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 792 | 3.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 409 | 1.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 920 | 3.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,227 | 4.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,764 | 6.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,476 | 13.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,399 | 13.3% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,313 | 24.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3,374 | 13.2% |
$200,000+ | 3,885 | 15.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Suffolk
7+ person families (422 | 1.7%) account for the highest median family income in Suffolk with $128,986 per family, while 2-person families (11,444 | 44.8%) have the highest median income of $48,994 per family member.
![Family Income by Famaliy Size in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-family-income-by-family-size.webp)
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 11,444 (44.8%) | $97,987 |
3-Person Families | 5,962 (23.3%) | $107,250 |
4-Person Families | 4,622 (18.1%) | $119,750 |
5-Person Families | 2,253 (8.8%) | $94,734 |
6-Person Families | 855 (3.4%) | $127,618 |
7+ Person Families | 422 (1.7%) | $128,986 |
Total | 25,558 (100.0%) | $105,023 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Suffolk
The median family income in Suffolk is $105,023, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,306) having the highest median family income of $152,089, while families with no earners (3,353) have the lowest median family income of $56,434, accounting for 12.9% and 13.1% of families, respectively.
![Family Income by Number of Earners in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-family-income-by-number-of-earners.webp)
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 3,353 (13.1%) | $56,434 |
1 Earner | 8,277 (32.4%) | $71,583 |
2 Earners | 10,622 (41.6%) | $128,857 |
3+ Earners | 3,306 (12.9%) | $152,089 |
Total | 25,558 (100.0%) | $105,023 |
Household Income in Suffolk
Household Income Brackets in Suffolk
With 7,699 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Suffolk, accounting for 21.2% of all households. In contrast, only 1,162 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
![Household Income Brackets in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-household-income-brackets.webp)
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 1,271 | 3.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,162 | 3.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 2,324 | 6.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,179 | 6.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,087 | 8.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 5,775 | 15.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,503 | 12.4% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 7,699 | 21.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 4,031 | 11.1% |
$200,000+ | 4,213 | 11.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Suffolk
The median household income in Suffolk is $87,758, with the highest median household income of $113,544 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 14,262 households (39.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $58,932, with 959 households (2.6%) in this group.
![Household Income by Householder Age in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-household-income-by-householder-age.webp)
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 959 (2.6%) | $58,932 |
25 to 44 Years | 12,119 (33.4%) | $90,133 |
45 to 64 Years | 14,262 (39.3%) | $113,544 |
65+ Years | 8,978 (24.7%) | $59,746 |
Total | 36,318 (100.0%) | $87,758 |
Poverty in Suffolk
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffolk
With 8.1% poverty level for males and 10.7% for females among the residents of Suffolk, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 632 males (21.2%) and 156 females (24.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
![Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-income-below-poverty-by-sex-and-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 632 (21.2%) | 328 (11.2%) |
5 Years | 56 (8.6%) | 75 (13.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 593 (16.3%) | 476 (13.8%) |
12 to 14 Years | 209 (9.8%) | 192 (9.6%) |
15 Years | 48 (10.8%) | 156 (24.4%) |
16 and 17 Years | 103 (7.4%) | 91 (7.1%) |
18 to 24 Years | 524 (12.9%) | 510 (13.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 255 (4.2%) | 695 (10.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 261 (4.2%) | 845 (13.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 296 (5.0%) | 447 (7.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 387 (6.1%) | 600 (9.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 265 (6.7%) | 452 (10.3%) |
75 Years and over | 95 (4.4%) | 277 (8.4%) |
Total | 3,724 (8.1%) | 5,144 (10.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffolk
According to the poverty statistics in Suffolk, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.8% of males and 93.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
![Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-income-above-poverty-by-sex-and-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2,355 (78.8%) | 2,603 (88.8%) |
5 Years | 598 (91.4%) | 500 (87.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 3,043 (83.7%) | 2,979 (86.2%) |
12 to 14 Years | 1,915 (90.2%) | 1,802 (90.4%) |
15 Years | 395 (89.2%) | 482 (75.5%) |
16 and 17 Years | 1,286 (92.6%) | 1,196 (92.9%) |
18 to 24 Years | 3,555 (87.2%) | 3,171 (86.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 5,865 (95.8%) | 5,763 (89.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 5,933 (95.8%) | 5,589 (86.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5,585 (95.0%) | 5,953 (93.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 5,907 (93.9%) | 5,971 (90.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,701 (93.3%) | 3,918 (89.7%) |
75 Years and over | 2,039 (95.6%) | 3,021 (91.6%) |
Total | 42,177 (91.9%) | 42,948 (89.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Suffolk
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Suffolk show that 2.5% or 461 of the total 18,569 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.4%, comprising of 192 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.5%, which includes 1 families.
![Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-income-below-poverty-married-couples.webp)
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 10,712 (97.9%) | 229 (2.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 5,488 (96.6%) | 192 (3.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 1,708 (97.8%) | 39 (2.2%) |
5 or more Children | 200 (99.5%) | 1 (0.5%) |
Total | 18,108 (97.5%) | 461 (2.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Suffolk
According to the poverty data in Suffolk, 12.0% or 206 single-father households and 23.6% or 1,244 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (26.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 357 households (65.9%) falling below the poverty line.
![Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-income-below-poverty-single-parents.webp)
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 125 (13.8%) | 247 (12.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 52 (7.8%) | 620 (23.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 29 (26.4%) | 357 (65.9%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (39.2%) |
Total | 206 (12.0%) | 1,244 (23.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Suffolk
The poverty data for Suffolk shows that 461 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 1,450 of the single-parent households (20.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 192 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 386 household (59.2%) living below poverty.
![Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-income-below-poverty-married-couples-vs-single-parents.webp)
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 229 (2.1%) | 372 (12.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 192 (3.4%) | 672 (20.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 39 (2.2%) | 386 (59.2%) |
5 or more Children | 1 (0.5%) | 20 (22.5%) |
Total | 461 (2.5%) | 1,450 (20.7%) |
Race in Suffolk
The most populous races in Suffolk are White / Caucasian (46,146 | 48.6%), Black / African American (39,413 | 41.5%), and Two or more Races (5,583 | 5.9%).
![Race in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-race.webp)
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 1,790 | 1.9% |
Black / African American | 39,413 | 41.5% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 4,573 | 4.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 293 | 0.3% |
White / Caucasian | 46,146 | 48.6% |
Two or more Races | 5,583 | 5.9% |
Some other Race | 1,631 | 1.7% |
Total | 94,856 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Suffolk
The most populous ancestries reported in Suffolk are Subsaharan African (10,692 | 11.3%), African (10,281 | 10.8%), English (8,678 | 9.1%), German (8,125 | 8.6%), and Irish (6,316 | 6.7%), together accounting for 46.5% of all Suffolk residents.
![Ancestry in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-ancestry.webp)
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 10,281 | 10.8% |
American | 5,646 | 5.9% |
Apache | 54 | 0.1% |
Arab | 259 | 0.3% |
Armenian | 7 | 0.0% |
Australian | 8 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 34 | 0.0% |
Barbadian | 16 | 0.0% |
Belizean | 16 | 0.0% |
Bhutanese | 152 | 0.2% |
Blackfeet | 129 | 0.1% |
Bolivian | 57 | 0.1% |
Brazilian | 26 | 0.0% |
British | 502 | 0.5% |
British West Indian | 8 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 434 | 0.5% |
Cajun | 4 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 77 | 0.1% |
Cape Verdean | 14 | 0.0% |
Celtic | 7 | 0.0% |
Central American | 482 | 0.5% |
Central American Indian | 54 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 518 | 0.5% |
Chickasaw | 4 | 0.0% |
Chilean | 44 | 0.1% |
Chippewa | 5 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 25 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 35 | 0.0% |
Creek | 44 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 21 | 0.0% |
Cuban | 98 | 0.1% |
Czech | 67 | 0.1% |
Czechoslovakian | 33 | 0.0% |
Danish | 188 | 0.2% |
Delaware | 11 | 0.0% |
Dominican | 493 | 0.5% |
Dutch | 800 | 0.8% |
Eastern European | 106 | 0.1% |
Ecuadorian | 21 | 0.0% |
Egyptian | 79 | 0.1% |
English | 8,678 | 9.1% |
Estonian | 16 | 0.0% |
Ethiopian | 226 | 0.2% |
European | 1,824 | 1.9% |
Filipino | 23 | 0.0% |
Finnish | 147 | 0.2% |
French | 1,497 | 1.6% |
French Canadian | 348 | 0.4% |
German | 8,125 | 8.6% |
Ghanaian | 86 | 0.1% |
Greek | 297 | 0.3% |
Guatemalan | 10 | 0.0% |
Guyanese | 14 | 0.0% |
Haitian | 120 | 0.1% |
Honduran | 57 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 90 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 131 | 0.1% |
Iranian | 11 | 0.0% |
Irish | 6,316 | 6.7% |
Italian | 2,666 | 2.8% |
Jamaican | 387 | 0.4% |
Japanese | 11 | 0.0% |
Korean | 880 | 0.9% |
Laotian | 6 | 0.0% |
Latvian | 7 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 18 | 0.0% |
Lithuanian | 42 | 0.0% |
Lumbee | 34 | 0.0% |
Menominee | 4 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 1,372 | 1.5% |
Mexican American Indian | 255 | 0.3% |
Moroccan | 25 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 9 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 5 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 73 | 0.1% |
Nigerian | 11 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 67 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 505 | 0.5% |
Pakistani | 154 | 0.2% |
Palestinian | 16 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 27 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 102 | 0.1% |
Peruvian | 44 | 0.1% |
Polish | 1,193 | 1.3% |
Portuguese | 226 | 0.2% |
Potawatomi | 2 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 1,442 | 1.5% |
Romanian | 35 | 0.0% |
Russian | 179 | 0.2% |
Salvadoran | 315 | 0.3% |
Samoan | 26 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 235 | 0.3% |
Scotch-Irish | 750 | 0.8% |
Scottish | 1,240 | 1.3% |
Seminole | 24 | 0.0% |
Sioux | 4 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 34 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 112 | 0.1% |
Slovene | 10 | 0.0% |
South African | 20 | 0.0% |
South American | 235 | 0.3% |
Spaniard | 138 | 0.2% |
Spanish | 41 | 0.0% |
Spanish American | 6 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 379 | 0.4% |
Subsaharan African | 10,692 | 11.3% |
Swedish | 726 | 0.8% |
Swiss | 159 | 0.2% |
Syrian | 104 | 0.1% |
Thai | 378 | 0.4% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 131 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 113 | 0.1% |
Uruguayan | 34 | 0.0% |
Vietnamese | 170 | 0.2% |
Welsh | 544 | 0.6% |
West Indian | 42 | 0.0% |
Yaqui | 9 | 0.0% |
Yugoslavian | 67 | 0.1% | View All 118 Rows |
Immigrants in Suffolk
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Suffolk came from Latin America (1,386 | 1.5%), Asia (1,339 | 1.4%), South Eastern Asia (805 | 0.9%), Caribbean (717 | 0.8%), and Central America (532 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.0% of all Suffolk residents.
![Immigrants in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-immigrants.webp)
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Afghanistan | 4 | 0.0% |
Africa | 312 | 0.3% |
Asia | 1,339 | 1.4% |
Bangladesh | 170 | 0.2% |
Barbados | 16 | 0.0% |
Belgium | 16 | 0.0% |
Belize | 12 | 0.0% |
Bolivia | 37 | 0.0% |
Brazil | 21 | 0.0% |
Cambodia | 11 | 0.0% |
Canada | 138 | 0.2% |
Caribbean | 717 | 0.8% |
Central America | 532 | 0.6% |
China | 34 | 0.0% |
Colombia | 18 | 0.0% |
Cuba | 4 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 240 | 0.3% |
Eastern Africa | 209 | 0.2% |
Eastern Asia | 174 | 0.2% |
Eastern Europe | 64 | 0.1% |
Ecuador | 12 | 0.0% |
Egypt | 28 | 0.0% |
El Salvador | 215 | 0.2% |
England | 41 | 0.0% |
Ethiopia | 166 | 0.2% |
Europe | 478 | 0.5% |
France | 9 | 0.0% |
Germany | 219 | 0.2% |
Ghana | 56 | 0.1% |
Greece | 18 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 10 | 0.0% |
Guyana | 14 | 0.0% |
Haiti | 78 | 0.1% |
Honduras | 19 | 0.0% |
Hong Kong | 10 | 0.0% |
India | 55 | 0.1% |
Iran | 9 | 0.0% |
Iraq | 6 | 0.0% |
Ireland | 8 | 0.0% |
Italy | 14 | 0.0% |
Jamaica | 223 | 0.2% |
Japan | 43 | 0.1% |
Jordan | 10 | 0.0% |
Korea | 97 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 1,386 | 1.5% |
Lithuania | 4 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 242 | 0.3% |
Nepal | 33 | 0.0% |
Netherlands | 24 | 0.0% |
Nicaragua | 21 | 0.0% |
Northern Africa | 28 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 106 | 0.1% |
Pakistan | 50 | 0.1% |
Panama | 13 | 0.0% |
Peru | 21 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 375 | 0.4% |
Romania | 12 | 0.0% |
Russia | 42 | 0.0% |
Scotland | 25 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 19 | 0.0% |
South America | 137 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 336 | 0.4% |
South Eastern Asia | 805 | 0.9% |
Southern Europe | 32 | 0.0% |
Sri Lanka | 8 | 0.0% |
St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 37 | 0.0% |
Switzerland | 8 | 0.0% |
Thailand | 80 | 0.1% |
Trinidad and Tobago | 72 | 0.1% |
Ukraine | 6 | 0.0% |
Uruguay | 14 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 331 | 0.4% |
Western Africa | 56 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 24 | 0.0% |
Western Europe | 276 | 0.3% |
Zimbabwe | 4 | 0.0% | View All 76 Rows |
Sex and Age in Suffolk
Sex and Age in Suffolk
The most populous age groups in Suffolk are 5 to 9 Years (3,348 | 7.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (3,434 | 7.1%) for women.
![Sex and Age in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-sex-and-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 3,053 (6.6%) | 2,943 (6.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 3,348 (7.2%) | 2,893 (6.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 3,149 (6.8%) | 3,264 (6.7%) |
15 to 19 Years | 3,065 (6.6%) | 2,940 (6.1%) |
20 to 24 Years | 2,869 (6.2%) | 2,685 (5.5%) |
25 to 29 Years | 2,934 (6.3%) | 3,024 (6.2%) |
30 to 34 Years | 3,262 (7.0%) | 3,434 (7.1%) |
35 to 39 Years | 3,282 (7.1%) | 3,381 (7.0%) |
40 to 44 Years | 2,966 (6.4%) | 3,074 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 Years | 2,910 (6.3%) | 3,056 (6.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 3,035 (6.5%) | 3,359 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 3,252 (7.0%) | 3,423 (7.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 3,072 (6.6%) | 3,170 (6.5%) |
65 to 69 Years | 2,311 (5.0%) | 2,311 (4.8%) |
70 to 74 Years | 1,680 (3.6%) | 2,104 (4.3%) |
75 to 79 Years | 1,246 (2.7%) | 1,553 (3.2%) |
80 to 84 Years | 651 (1.4%) | 880 (1.8%) |
85 Years and over | 296 (0.6%) | 981 (2.0%) |
Total | 46,381 (100.0%) | 48,475 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Suffolk
Median Family Size in Suffolk
The median family size in Suffolk is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (18,569 | 72.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,722 | 6.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
![Median Family Size in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-median-family-size-by-type.webp)
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 18,569 (72.7%) | 3.16 |
Single Male/Father | 1,722 (6.7%) | 2.71 |
Single Female/Mother | 5,267 (20.6%) | 3.05 |
Total Families | 25,558 (100.0%) | 3.11 |
Median Household Size in Suffolk
The median household size in Suffolk is 2.59 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,267 | 14.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.21 persons per household. non-family households (10,760 | 29.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
![Median Household Size in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-median-household-size-by-type.webp)
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 18,569 (51.1%) | 3.18 |
Single Male/Father | 1,722 (4.7%) | 3.07 |
Single Female/Mother | 5,267 (14.5%) | 3.21 |
Non-family | 10,760 (29.6%) | 1.19 |
Total Households | 36,318 (100.0%) | 2.59 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Suffolk
Out of a total of 36,318 households in Suffolk, 25,558 (70.4%) are family households, while 10,760 (29.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,753, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,989.
![Household Size by Marriage Status in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-household-size-by-marriage-status.webp)
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 8,989 (24.7%) |
2-Person Households | 10,753 (29.6%) | 1,489 (4.1%) |
3-Person Households | 6,205 (17.1%) | 146 (0.4%) |
4-Person Households | 4,783 (13.2%) | 114 (0.3%) |
5-Person Households | 2,370 (6.5%) | 22 (0.1%) |
6-Person Households | 948 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 499 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 25,558 (70.4%) | 10,760 (29.6%) |
Female Fertility in Suffolk
Fertility by Age in Suffolk
Average fertility rate in Suffolk is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.2% of all women with births.
![Female Fertility by Age in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-fertility-by-age-births-women-wih-births.webp)
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 981 (79.2%) | 107.0 |
35 to 50 years | 257 (20.8%) | 25.0 |
Total | 1,238 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Suffolk
57.0% of women with births (1,238) in Suffolk are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 48.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.4% of them unmarried.
![Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-fertility-by-age-by-marriage-status.webp)
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 504 (51.4%) | 477 (48.6%) |
35 to 50 years | 202 (78.6%) | 55 (21.4%) |
Total | 706 (57.0%) | 532 (43.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Suffolk
Average fertility rate in Suffolk is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.6% of all women with births.
![Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-fertility-by-education-births-women-wih-births.webp)
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 143 (11.6%) | 46.0 |
High School Diploma | 238 (19.2%) | 58.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 403 (32.6%) | 50.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 280 (22.6%) | 62.0 |
Graduate Degree | 174 (14.1%) | 72.0 |
Total | 1,238 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Suffolk
43.0% of women with births in Suffolk are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 70.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 78.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
![Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-fertility-by-education-by-marriage-status.webp)
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 31 (21.7%) | 112 (78.3%) |
High School Diploma | 147 (61.8%) | 91 (38.2%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 234 (58.1%) | 169 (41.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 197 (70.4%) | 83 (29.6%) |
Graduate Degree | 97 (55.7%) | 77 (44.3%) |
Total | 706 (57.0%) | 532 (43.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Suffolk
Employment by Class of Employer in Suffolk
Among the 45,875 employed individuals in Suffolk, private company employees (26,828 | 58.5%), federal government employees (7,346 | 16.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (3,493 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
![Employment by Class of Employer in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-employment-by-class-of-employer.webp)
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 26,828 | 58.5% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,367 | 3.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,561 | 3.4% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 3,493 | 7.6% |
Local Government Employees | 3,464 | 7.5% |
State Government Employees | 1,782 | 3.9% |
Federal Government Employees | 7,346 | 16.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 34 | 0.1% |
Total | 45,875 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Suffolk
According to the labor force statistics for Suffolk, out of the total population over 16 years of age (75,125), 66.5% or 49,958 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 3,147 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.6% or 5,866 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.7% or 477 of them being unemployed.
![Employment Status by Age in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-employment-status-by-age.webp)
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 2,103 (42.7%) | 477 (22.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 4,277 (77.0%) | 475 (11.1%) |
25 to 29 Years | 5,213 (87.5%) | 433 (8.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 5,866 (87.6%) | 287 (4.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10,886 (85.7%) | 729 (6.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10,370 (83.9%) | 508 (4.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 4,960 (74.3%) | 119 (2.4%) |
60 to 64 Years | 3,496 (56.0%) | 91 (2.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,413 (28.7%) | 53 (2.2%) |
75 Years and over | 381 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 49,958 (66.5%) | 3,147 (6.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Suffolk
According to labor force statistics for Suffolk, 80.5% of individuals (40,760) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (50,634) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 2,120 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 14,957 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.6% or 395 of them being unemployed.
![Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-employment-status-by-education.webp)
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 1,830 (52.0%) | 760 (21.6%) |
High School Diploma | 9,802 (76.2%) | 669 (5.2%) |
College / Associate Degree | 14,187 (82.5%) | 1,049 (6.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 14,957 (87.7%) | 409 (2.4%) |
Total | 40,760 (80.5%) | 2,633 (5.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Suffolk
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Suffolk are Management (4,695 | 10.6%), Community & Social Service (4,184 | 9.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,570 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,195 | 7.2%), and Business & Financial (2,710 | 6.1%).
![Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-management-business-science-and-arts-occupations.webp)
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Suffolk, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.1%).
![Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-management-business-science-and-arts-occupations-by-sex.webp)
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 2,416 (51.5%) | 2,279 (48.5%) |
Business & Financial | 1,011 (37.3%) | 1,699 (62.7%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 2,794 (78.3%) | 776 (21.7%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 1,253 (74.5%) | 428 (25.5%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 1,385 (84.9%) | 246 (15.1%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 156 (60.5%) | 102 (39.5%) |
Community & Social Service | 1,224 (29.2%) | 2,960 (70.8%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 303 (31.7%) | 653 (68.3%) |
Legal Services & Support | 155 (43.7%) | 200 (56.3%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 574 (23.9%) | 1,829 (76.1%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 192 (40.8%) | 278 (59.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 758 (23.7%) | 2,437 (76.3%) |
Health Technologists | 516 (23.5%) | 1,675 (76.4%) |
Total (Category) | 8,203 (44.7%) | 10,151 (55.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 22,680 (51.1%) | 21,678 (48.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Suffolk are Food Preparation & Serving (1,731 | 3.9%), Security & Protection (1,508 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (1,346 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,199 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (1,052 | 2.4%).
![Services Occupations in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-services-occupations.webp)
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Suffolk, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.1%), Security & Protection (82.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (78.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.4%), Personal Care & Service (71.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (65.9%).
![Services Occupations by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-services-occupations-by-sex.webp)
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 89 (6.6%) | 1,257 (93.4%) |
Security & Protection | 1,239 (82.2%) | 269 (17.8%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 752 (78.7%) | 203 (21.3%) |
Law Enforcement | 487 (88.1%) | 66 (11.9%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 590 (34.1%) | 1,141 (65.9%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 818 (68.2%) | 381 (31.8%) |
Personal Care & Service | 296 (28.1%) | 756 (71.9%) |
Total (Category) | 3,032 (44.4%) | 3,804 (55.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 22,680 (51.1%) | 21,678 (48.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Suffolk are Office & Administration (5,041 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (4,240 | 9.6%).
![Sales and Office Occupations in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-sales-and-office-occupations.webp)
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
![Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-sales-and-office-occupations-by-sex.webp)
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 1,679 (39.6%) | 2,561 (60.4%) |
Office & Administration | 1,371 (27.2%) | 3,670 (72.8%) |
Total (Category) | 3,050 (32.9%) | 6,231 (67.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 22,680 (51.1%) | 21,678 (48.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Suffolk are Construction & Extraction (2,054 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,514 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (54 | 0.1%).
![Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-natural-resources-construction-and-maintenance-occupations.webp)
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
![Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-natural-resources-construction-and-maintenance-occupations-by-sex.webp)
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 38 (70.4%) | 16 (29.6%) |
Construction & Extraction | 1,971 (96.0%) | 83 (4.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,463 (96.6%) | 51 (3.4%) |
Total (Category) | 3,472 (95.9%) | 150 (4.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 22,680 (51.1%) | 21,678 (48.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Suffolk are Production (2,653 | 6.0%), Material Moving (1,882 | 4.2%), and Transportation (1,730 | 3.9%).
![Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-production-transportation-and-moving-occupations.webp)
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
![Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-production-transportation-and-moving-occupations-by-sex.webp)
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 1,826 (68.8%) | 827 (31.2%) |
Transportation | 1,601 (92.5%) | 129 (7.5%) |
Material Moving | 1,496 (79.5%) | 386 (20.5%) |
Total (Category) | 4,923 (78.6%) | 1,342 (21.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 22,680 (51.1%) | 21,678 (48.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Suffolk
Employment Industries in Suffolk
The major employment industries in Suffolk include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,081 | 16.0%), Manufacturing (5,521 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (4,440 | 10.0%), Public Administration (3,674 | 8.3%), and Educational Services (3,429 | 7.7%).
![Employment Industries in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-employment-industries.webp)
Employment Industries by Sex in Suffolk
The Suffolk industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (92.1%), and Construction (87.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (83.2%), and Finance & Insurance (76.2%).
![Employment Industries by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-employment-industries-by-sex.webp)
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 168 (63.9%) | 95 (36.1%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 2,193 (87.3%) | 318 (12.7%) |
Manufacturing | 4,217 (76.4%) | 1,304 (23.6%) |
Wholesale Trade | 558 (82.3%) | 120 (17.7%) |
Retail Trade | 1,885 (42.4%) | 2,555 (57.6%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 2,221 (72.4%) | 849 (27.7%) |
Utilities | 418 (92.1%) | 36 (7.9%) |
Information | 363 (59.3%) | 249 (40.7%) |
Finance & Insurance | 351 (23.8%) | 1,123 (76.2%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 360 (42.6%) | 485 (57.4%) |
Professional & Scientific | 1,919 (57.3%) | 1,430 (42.7%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 1,368 (78.6%) | 373 (21.4%) |
Educational Services | 834 (24.3%) | 2,595 (75.7%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,192 (16.8%) | 5,889 (83.2%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 420 (54.6%) | 349 (45.4%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 847 (35.2%) | 1,560 (64.8%) |
Public Administration | 2,273 (61.9%) | 1,401 (38.1%) |
Total | 22,680 (51.1%) | 21,678 (48.9%) |
Education in Suffolk
School Enrollment in Suffolk
The most common levels of schooling among the 23,299 students in Suffolk are high school (5,263 | 22.6%), middle school (4,844 | 20.8%), and elementary school (4,749 | 20.4%).
![School Enrollment in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-school-enrollment.webp)
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 1,352 | 5.8% |
Kindergarten | 1,440 | 6.2% |
Elementary School | 4,749 | 20.4% |
Middle School | 4,844 | 20.8% |
High School | 5,263 | 22.6% |
College / Undergraduate | 3,829 | 16.4% |
Graduate / Professional | 1,822 | 7.8% |
Total | 23,299 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Suffolk
Out of a total of 23,299 students who are enrolled in schools in Suffolk, 4,776 (20.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 18,523 (79.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 367 (36.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,275 (88.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
![School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-school-enrollment-by-age-by-funding-source.webp)
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 648 (63.8%) | 367 (36.2%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 4,688 (78.4%) | 1,290 (21.6%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 5,263 (85.8%) | 870 (14.2%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 2,904 (82.5%) | 616 (17.5%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 1,275 (88.8%) | 161 (11.2%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 1,216 (74.6%) | 415 (25.4%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 1,153 (73.4%) | 418 (26.6%) |
35 Years and over | 1,370 (68.0%) | 645 (32.0%) |
Total | 18,523 (79.5%) | 4,776 (20.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Suffolk
Business (4,306 | 19.5%), education (2,596 | 11.8%), science & technology (2,529 | 11.5%), arts & humanities (2,263 | 10.3%), and engineering (1,650 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 22,056 individuals in Suffolk who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
![Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-educational-attainment-by-field-of-study.webp)
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 1,409 | 6.4% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,319 | 6.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 677 | 3.1% |
Psychology | 916 | 4.2% |
Social Sciences | 1,539 | 7.0% |
Engineering | 1,650 | 7.5% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 241 | 1.1% |
Science & Technology | 2,529 | 11.5% |
Business | 4,306 | 19.5% |
Education | 2,596 | 11.8% |
Literature & Languages | 548 | 2.5% |
Liberal Arts & History | 957 | 4.3% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 436 | 2.0% |
Communications | 670 | 3.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 2,263 | 10.3% |
Total | 22,056 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Suffolk
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Suffolk
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Suffolk are males with 2 vehicles (9,865, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,713, making up 46.2%).
![Vehicle Availability by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-vehicle-availability-by-sex.webp)
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 807 (3.3%) | 715 (3.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 2,720 (11.1%) | 3,985 (18.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 9,865 (40.3%) | 7,713 (36.1%) |
3 Vehicles | 6,523 (26.6%) | 5,256 (24.6%) |
4 Vehicles | 3,328 (13.6%) | 2,701 (12.6%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 1,242 (5.1%) | 1,006 (4.7%) |
Total | 24,485 (100.0%) | 21,376 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Suffolk
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Suffolk are 30 to 34 minutes (6,415 commuters, 15.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (6,149 commuters, 14.6%), and 45 to 59 minutes (5,654 commuters, 13.4%).
![Commute Time in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-commute-time.webp)
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 784 | 1.9% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2,890 | 6.8% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 3,546 | 8.4% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 4,534 | 10.7% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 6,149 | 14.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 3,587 | 8.5% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 6,415 | 15.2% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 2,522 | 6.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2,646 | 6.3% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 5,654 | 13.4% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 2,791 | 6.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 716 | 1.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Suffolk
The most common commute times in Suffolk are 30 to 34 minutes (3,702 commuters, 16.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (2,975 commuters, 15.3%) for females.
![Commute Time by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-commute-time-by-sex.webp)
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 394 (1.7%) | 390 (2.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,299 (5.7%) | 1,591 (8.2%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,575 (6.9%) | 1,971 (10.2%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 2,032 (8.9%) | 2,502 (12.9%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 3,174 (13.9%) | 2,975 (15.3%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 1,860 (8.1%) | 1,727 (8.9%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 3,702 (16.2%) | 2,713 (14.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 1,420 (6.2%) | 1,102 (5.7%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 1,711 (7.5%) | 935 (4.8%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 3,529 (15.4%) | 2,125 (11.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 1,785 (7.8%) | 1,006 (5.2%) |
90 or more Minutes | 365 (1.6%) | 351 (1.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Suffolk
The most frequent times of departure to work in Suffolk are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (3,065, 13.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,436, 17.7%) for females.
![Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-time-of-departure-to-work-by-sex.webp)
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 2,169 (9.5%) | 867 (4.5%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,976 (8.6%) | 869 (4.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 3,065 (13.4%) | 825 (4.3%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,405 (10.5%) | 1,550 (8.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 2,421 (10.6%) | 1,556 (8.0%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 2,853 (12.5%) | 3,436 (17.7%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 2,031 (8.9%) | 2,358 (12.2%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,366 (6.0%) | 2,199 (11.3%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 843 (3.7%) | 1,147 (5.9%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 900 (3.9%) | 1,113 (5.7%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 442 (1.9%) | 625 (3.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 127 (0.6%) | 269 (1.4%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,240 (5.4%) | 1,281 (6.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 1,008 (4.4%) | 1,293 (6.7%) |
Total | 22,846 (100.0%) | 19,388 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Suffolk
Occupancy by Ownership in Suffolk
Of the total 36,318 dwellings in Suffolk, owner-occupied units account for 25,584 (70.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,734 (29.6%).
![Occupancy by Ownership in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-occupancy-by-ownership.webp)
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 25,584 | 70.4% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 10,734 | 29.6% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 36,318 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Suffolk
![Occupancy by Household Size in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-occupancy-by-household-size.webp)
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 8,989 | 24.7% |
2-Person Household | 12,242 | 33.7% |
3-Person Household | 6,351 | 17.5% |
4+ Person Household | 8,736 | 24.0% |
Total Housing Units | 36,318 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Suffolk
![Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-occupancy-by-ownership-by-household-size.webp)
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 5,217 (58.0%) | 3,772 (42.0%) |
2-Person Household | 9,354 (76.4%) | 2,888 (23.6%) |
3-Person Household | 4,633 (73.0%) | 1,718 (27.1%) |
4+ Person Household | 6,380 (73.0%) | 2,356 (27.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 25,584 (70.4%) | 10,734 (29.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Suffolk
![Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-occupancy-by-educational-attainment.webp)
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 1,575 (47.7%) | 1,729 (52.3%) |
High School Diploma | 5,392 (63.8%) | 3,055 (36.2%) |
College/Associate Degree | 8,419 (69.8%) | 3,649 (30.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 10,198 (81.6%) | 2,301 (18.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Suffolk
![Occupancy by Age of Householder in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-occupancy-by-age-of-householder.webp)
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 6,363 | 17.5% |
35 to 44 Years | 6,715 | 18.5% |
45 to 54 Years | 7,031 | 19.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 7,231 | 19.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 5,221 | 14.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 2,857 | 7.9% |
85 Years and Over | 900 | 2.5% |
Total | 36,318 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Suffolk
Median Income by Occupancy in Suffolk
![Median Income by Occupancy in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-median-income-by-occupancy.webp)
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 25,584 (70.4%) | $106,903 |
Renter-Occupied | 10,734 (29.6%) | $49,319 |
Average | 36,318 (100.0%) | $87,758 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Suffolk
![Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-occupancy-by-income-bracket.webp)
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 328 (1.3%) | 422 (3.9%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 181 (0.7%) | 352 (3.3%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 446 (1.7%) | 732 (6.8%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 426 (1.7%) | 671 (6.2%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 700 (2.7%) | 537 (5.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,067 (4.2%) | 1,130 (10.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,513 (5.9%) | 1,578 (14.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,536 (13.8%) | 2,236 (20.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,476 (13.6%) | 1,039 (9.7%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,372 (24.9%) | 1,341 (12.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 7,539 (29.5%) | 696 (6.5%) |
Total | 25,584 (100.0%) | 10,734 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Suffolk
![Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-monthly-housing-cost-tiers.webp)
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 600 (2.4%) | 264 (2.5%) |
$300 to $499 | 1,510 (5.9%) | 350 (3.3%) |
$500 to $799 | 2,920 (11.4%) | 557 (5.2%) |
$800 to $999 | 1,522 (5.9%) | 961 (8.9%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 4,087 (16.0%) | 3,702 (34.5%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 5,028 (19.7%) | 2,744 (25.6%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 4,838 (18.9%) | 798 (7.4%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 2,695 (10.5%) | 378 (3.5%) |
$3,000 or more | 2,384 (9.3%) | 422 (3.9%) |
Total | 25,584 (100.0%) | 10,734 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Suffolk
Housing Structures in Suffolk
![Housing Structures in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-housing-structures.webp)
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 27,349 | 75.3% |
Single Unit, Attached | 2,297 | 6.3% |
2 Unit Apartments | 859 | 2.4% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 766 | 2.1% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,181 | 3.3% |
10 or more Apartments | 3,008 | 8.3% |
Mobile Home / Other | 858 | 2.4% |
Total | 36,318 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Suffolk
![Housing Structures by Occupancy in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-housing-structures-by-occupancy.webp)
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 22,912 (83.8%) | 4,437 (16.2%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 1,657 (72.1%) | 640 (27.9%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 28 (3.3%) | 831 (96.7%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 148 (19.3%) | 618 (80.7%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 74 (6.3%) | 1,107 (93.7%) |
10 or more Apartments | 114 (3.8%) | 2,894 (96.2%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 651 (75.9%) | 207 (24.1%) |
Total | 25,584 (70.4%) | 10,734 (29.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Suffolk
![Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-housing-structures-by-number-of-rooms.webp)
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 6 (0.0%) | 256 (2.4%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 211 (0.8%) | 1,329 (12.4%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 4,439 (17.3%) | 5,063 (47.2%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 10,071 (39.4%) | 2,979 (27.8%) |
8 or more Rooms | 10,857 (42.4%) | 1,107 (10.3%) |
Total | 25,584 (100.0%) | 10,734 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Suffolk
![Housing Structure by Heating Type in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-housing-structures-by-heating-type.webp)
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 11,056 (43.2%) | 2,065 (19.2%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,285 (5.0%) | 392 (3.6%) |
Electricity | 11,931 (46.6%) | 7,903 (73.6%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 833 (3.3%) | 260 (2.4%) |
Coal or Coke | 7 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 348 (1.4%) | 37 (0.3%) |
No Fuel Used | 124 (0.5%) | 77 (0.7%) |
Total | 25,584 (100.0%) | 10,734 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Suffolk
![Household Vehicle Usage in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-households-by-vehicle-usage.webp)
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 566 (2.2%) | 1,602 (14.9%) |
1 Vehicle | 4,874 (19.1%) | 4,822 (44.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 10,398 (40.6%) | 3,188 (29.7%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 9,746 (38.1%) | 1,122 (10.4%) |
Total | 25,584 (100.0%) | 10,734 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Suffolk
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Suffolk
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 6,477 | 19,107 |
Median Property Value | $273,500 | $324,300 |
Median Household Income | $69,694 | $6,316 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $644 | $2,384 |
Real Estate Taxes | $2,800 | $809 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Suffolk
![Property Value by Mortgage Status in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-property-value-by-mortgage-status.webp)
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 590 (9.1%) | 401 (2.1%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 426 (6.6%) | 298 (1.6%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 2,642 (40.8%) | 7,428 (38.9%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 1,970 (30.4%) | 8,671 (45.4%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 580 (8.9%) | 1,611 (8.4%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 125 (1.9%) | 446 (2.3%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 144 (2.2%) | 252 (1.3%) |
Total | 6,477 (100.0%) | 19,107 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Suffolk
![Household Income by Mortgage Status in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-household-income-by-mortgage-status.webp)
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 131 (2.0%) | 238 (1.3%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 886 (13.7%) | 378 (2.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 599 (9.2%) | 686 (3.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 566 (8.7%) | 468 (2.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,322 (20.4%) | 947 (5.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 714 (11.0%) | 2,214 (11.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,036 (16.0%) | 2,762 (14.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,223 (18.9%) | 5,336 (27.9%) |
Total | 6,477 (100.0%) | 19,107 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Suffolk
![Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-property-value-to-household-income.webp)
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,769 (27.3%) | 116,912 (611.9%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 991 (15.3%) | 4,873 (25.5%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 846 (13.1%) | 6,290 (32.9%) |
4.0x or more | 2,787 (43.0%) | 2,991 (15.7%) |
Total | 6,477 (100.0%) | 19,107 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Suffolk
![Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-real-estate-taxes-by-mortgage-status.webp)
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 556 (8.6%) | 92 (0.5%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,020 (15.8%) | 830 (4.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 4,353 (67.2%) | 2,193 (11.5%) |
Total | 6,477 (100.0%) | 19,107 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Suffolk
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffolk
![Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-health-insurance-coverage-by-age.webp)
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 6,772 (93.5%) | 467 (6.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 15,762 (95.6%) | 726 (4.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 6,218 (85.4%) | 1,063 (14.6%) |
26 to 34 Years | 9,284 (88.2%) | 1,244 (11.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10,905 (94.4%) | 644 (5.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 11,363 (94.4%) | 673 (5.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 12,121 (94.8%) | 669 (5.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 8,276 (99.3%) | 60 (0.7%) |
75 Years and older | 5,418 (99.7%) | 14 (0.3%) |
Total | 86,119 (93.9%) | 5,560 (6.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Suffolk
![Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-health-insurance-coverage-by-citizenship.webp)
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 6,772 (93.5%) | 467 (6.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 15,762 (95.6%) | 726 (4.4%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 6,218 (85.4%) | 1,063 (14.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Suffolk
![Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-health-insurance-coverage-by-household-income.webp)
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 8,171 (93.5%) | 569 (6.5%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 9,573 (90.2%) | 1,040 (9.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12,025 (92.6%) | 955 (7.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11,739 (94.4%) | 694 (5.6%) |
$100,000 and over | 44,489 (95.1%) | 2,285 (4.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffolk
![Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-public-vs-private-health-insurance-coverage-by-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 2,542 (35.1%) | 4,507 (62.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 5,108 (31.0%) | 11,542 (70.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,180 (16.2%) | 5,371 (73.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,909 (18.1%) | 7,890 (74.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,630 (22.8%) | 9,319 (80.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,985 (16.5%) | 10,325 (85.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,877 (22.5%) | 10,273 (80.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7,872 (94.4%) | 6,084 (73.0%) |
75 Years and over | 5,364 (98.8%) | 3,757 (69.2%) |
Total | 31,467 (34.3%) | 69,068 (75.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Suffolk
![Disability Status by Sex by Age in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-disability-status-by-sex-by-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 11 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 710 (8.5%) | 392 (4.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 643 (6.9%) | 368 (3.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,153 (12.5%) | 2,388 (12.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 917 (23.1%) | 1,344 (30.8%) |
75 Years and over | 999 (46.8%) | 1,612 (48.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Suffolk
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
![Disability in Suffolk: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-hearing-difficulty-by-sex-by-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 11 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 65 (0.8%) | 12 (0.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 56 (0.6%) | 70 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 502 (2.9%) | 245 (1.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 404 (10.2%) | 371 (8.5%) |
75 Years and over | 431 (20.2%) | 660 (20.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
![Disability in Suffolk: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-vision-difficulty-by-sex-by-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 102 (1.2%) | 121 (1.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 68 (0.7%) | 115 (1.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 392 (2.3%) | 456 (2.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 132 (3.3%) | 186 (4.3%) |
75 Years and over | 108 (5.1%) | 328 (10.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
![Disability in Suffolk: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-cognitive-difficulty-by-sex-by-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 508 (6.1%) | 288 (3.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 469 (5.1%) | 130 (1.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 748 (4.3%) | 1,037 (5.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 127 (3.2%) | 273 (6.2%) |
75 Years and over | 262 (12.3%) | 344 (10.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
![Disability in Suffolk: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-ambulatory-difficulty-by-sex-by-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 65 (0.8%) | 44 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 102 (1.1%) | 33 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 971 (5.7%) | 1,344 (7.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 474 (11.9%) | 775 (17.7%) |
75 Years and over | 567 (26.6%) | 1,022 (31.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
![Disability in Suffolk: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-self-care-difficulty-by-sex-by-age.webp)
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 136 (1.6%) | 62 (0.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 71 (0.8%) | 8 (0.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 290 (1.7%) | 331 (1.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 47 (1.2%) | 224 (5.1%) |
75 Years and over | 260 (12.2%) | 362 (11.0%) |
Technology Access in Suffolk
Computing Device Access in Suffolk
![Computing Device Access in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-computing-device-access.webp)
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 29,206 | 80.4% |
Smartphone | 32,320 | 89.0% |
Tablet | 24,243 | 66.7% |
No Computing Device | 2,298 | 6.3% |
Total | 36,318 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Suffolk
![Internet Access in Suffolk](/charts/geo/cities/va.suffolk/suffolk-internet-access.webp)
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 28 | 0.1% |
Broadband Home | 25,520 | 70.3% |
Cellular Data Only | 4,643 | 12.8% |
Satellite Internet | 2,629 | 7.2% |
No Internet | 4,792 | 13.2% |
Total | 36,318 | 100.0% |
Suffolk Summary
Suffolk is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia. It is the largest city in the region and the 14th largest in the state. The city is situated on the Nansemond River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Suffolk is bordered by the cities of Chesapeake to the north, Portsmouth to the south, and Virginia Beach to the east.
History
Suffolk was founded in 1742 as a port town on the Nansemond River. The city was named after the county of Suffolk in England. The city was initially a tobacco trading center and was home to a number of plantations. During the American Revolution, the city was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Great Bridge in 1775.
In the 19th century, Suffolk became an important center for the production of naval stores, such as turpentine and rosin. The city was also a major center for the production of peanuts and peanut products. In the early 20th century, Suffolk was a major center for the production of textiles.
Geography
Suffolk is located in southeastern Virginia, in the Hampton Roads region. The city is situated on the Nansemond River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Suffolk is bordered by the cities of Chesapeake to the north, Portsmouth to the south, and Virginia Beach to the east. The city covers an area of approximately 200 square miles and has a population of approximately 90,000.
Economy
Suffolk’s economy is largely based on the service sector, with the city’s largest employers being the military, healthcare, and education. The city is home to several military installations, including Naval Station Norfolk, the largest naval base in the world. Suffolk is also home to several healthcare facilities, including Sentara Obici Hospital and Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Suffolk Public Schools, Tidewater Community College, and Old Dominion University.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the world’s largest peanut processing plant, Planters Peanuts. Other major employers in the city include Dollar Tree, Smithfield Foods, and the Suffolk Peanut Company.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Suffolk had a population of 84,585. The racial makeup of the city was 57.3% White, 33.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,817, and the median income for a family was $60,817. The per capita income for the city was $25,817. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Suffolk?
Per Capita income in Suffolk is $44,004.
What is the Median Family Income in Suffolk?
Median Family Income in Suffolk is $105,023.
What is the Median Household income in Suffolk?
Median Household Income in Suffolk is $87,758.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Suffolk?
Income or Wage Gap in Suffolk is 33.7%.
Women in Suffolk earn 66.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Suffolk?
Family Income Deficit in Suffolk is $11,255.
Families that are below poverty line in Suffolk earn $11,255 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Suffolk?
Inequality or Gini Index in Suffolk is 0.45.
What is the Total Population of Suffolk?
Total Population of Suffolk is 94,856.
What is the Total Male Population of Suffolk?
Total Male Population of Suffolk is 46,381.
What is the Total Female Population of Suffolk?
Total Female Population of Suffolk is 48,475.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Suffolk?
There are 95.68 Males per 100 Females in Suffolk.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Suffolk?
There are 104.51 Females per 100 Males in Suffolk.
What is the Median Population Age in Suffolk?
Median Population Age in Suffolk is 38.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Suffolk
Average Family Size in Suffolk is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Suffolk
Average Household Size in Suffolk is 2.6 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Suffolk?
There are 49,958 People in the Labor Forcein in Suffolk.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Suffolk?
66.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Suffolk.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Suffolk?
Unemployment Rate in Suffolk is 6.3%.