Portsmouth, City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Portsmouth is a city located in the county of City of Portsmouth in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 95,535 and a population density of 790 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 95,094 inhabitants.
The city was created 271 years ago in 1751.
Quick Facts about Portsmouth
| Population : | 95,094 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | City of Portsmouth |
| Phone Area Codes : | 757 |
| Area : | 120.91 km2 |
| Named for : | Portsmouth |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1752 (271 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:43:25 (5th June 2023) |
| Postal code : | 23701 |
| Density : | 787 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Portsmouth is located at 36°50'8"N 76°17'54"W (36.8354300, -76.2982700). It has 5 neighbors: Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Portsmouth has 5 neighbours.
- Chesapeake independent city in Virginia, United States
- Hampton independent city in Virginia, United States
- Newport News independent city in Virginia, United States
- Norfolk independent city in Virginia, United States
- Suffolk independent city in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Portsmouth decreased by 0.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 95,535 | - | census |
| 2011 | 95,748 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 96,480 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 96,075 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 95,829 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 96,336 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 95,165 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 94,838 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 94,750 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 94,398 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 95,094 | 0.73% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Portsmouth
1 Children's Museum of Virginia
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2 Portsmouth City Park
Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Paradise Creek Nature Park
1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 St. Paul's Catholic Church
522 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
400-420 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Portsmouth
1 Church's Chicken
350 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 KFC
440 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Subway
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Where to Stay in Portsmouth
1 Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth
925 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Portsmouth
1 Portsmouth city hall
801 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 ➦ Show Map
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2 Portsmouth City Treasurer
801 Crawford St UNIT C, Portsmouth, VA 23704 ➦ Show Map
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3 A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 ➦ Show Map
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4 Portsmouth Welcome Center
206 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 City Council Office
801 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 ➦ Show Map
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6 Human Resource Management
801 Crawford St UNIT 2, Portsmouth, VA 23704 ➦ Show Map
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7 Portsmouth Fire Station 11
32 Prospect Pkwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702 ➦ Show Map
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8 Engineering & Technical Services
801 Crawford St # 4, Portsmouth, VA 23704 ➦ Show Map
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9 The City Of Portsmouth
801 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States ➦ Show Map
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10 Portsmouth Mayor's Office
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People born in Portsmouth (198)
People born in Portsmouth, including singer-songwriter Ruth Brown, rapper, songwriter and record producer from Virginia Missy Elliott, comedian, writer, actress and voice artist Wanda Sykes, .
List
- LaTasha Colander (athletics competitor) she was born in 23/08/1976
- Mae Murray (Actress, dancer, film producer, screenwriter) she was born in 10/05/1885
- Bebe Buell (American model and singer) she was born in 14/07/1953
- V. C. Andrews (novelist) she was born in 06/06/1923
- Ace Parker (American football and baseball player and coach (1912-2013)) he was born in 17/05/1912
- Dave Bailey (American drummer) he was born in 22/02/1926
- Patton Oswalt (American stand-up comedian) he was born in 27/01/1969
- James Murphy (American guitarist) he was born in 30/07/1967
- Chad Hugo (American record producer and songwriter) he was born in 24/02/1974
- Swamp Dogg (musician) he was born in 12/07/1942
- Clay Rapada (baseball pitcher from the United States) he was born in 09/03/1981
- Ken Bowersox (American astronaut) he was born in 14/11/1956
- William Russ (actor, television director) he was born in 20/10/1950
- Mike Watt (musician, songwriter) he was born in 20/12/1957
- Donald Machholz (American astronomer) he was born in 07/10/1952
- Perry Ellis (American fashion designer) he was born in 03/03/1940
- Deborah Coleman (American blues guitarist, songwriter and singer) she was born in 03/10/1956
- Wayman Carver (American musician) he was born in 25/12/1905
Schools in Portsmouth
College & universities near Portsmouth, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233772 | Tidewater Community College | Norfolk (VA) | 23510 |
| 231970 | Eastern Virginia Medical School | Norfolk (VA) | 23507 |
| 232937 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk (VA) | 23504-8000 |
| 232982 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk (VA) | 23529 |
| 427973 | Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake | Chesapeake (VA) | 23320 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Portsmouth, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFK | Norfolk | 215 W York Street | BUS |
| NPN | Newport News station | 9304 Warwick Boulevard | RAIL |
| VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
| WBG | Williamsburg Transportation Center | 468 North Boundary Street | RAIL |
| PTB | Petersburg station | 3516 South Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Portsmouth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portsid Post Office | Portsmouth (VA) | 23704 |
| Customhou Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23514 |
| Berkley Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23523 |
| Milan New Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23501 |
| Norfolk Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23501 |
Other cities in City of Portsmouth
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in City of Portsmouth , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Heights | 99,049 | City in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Portsmouth distances to largest Virginia cities
