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Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 103,100 people living in Suffolk Independent City, VA. That makes Suffolk Independent City the 18th-most populous county in Virginia. It is home to 1.2% of people living in the state.

103K

population of Suffolk Independent City, VA (2024)

1.2%

County share of the Virginia population (2024)

About 103,100 people lived in Suffolk Independent City, VA in 2024.

Population estimates, 2000–2024

What are Suffolk Independent City, VA’s age demographics?

Understanding the age demographics of Suffolk Independent City, VA is important for effective policy-making and resource allocation. Age distribution data provides insights into the needs and priorities of different age groups within the community. In Suffolk Independent City, VA, the population is divided into several age groups: 0-4 years, 5-17 years, 18-64 years, and 65+ years. Comparing these demographics to national or state averages can highlight differences or similarities, which can inform local strategies and initiatives. Over time, trends in age demographics can indicate whether certain age groups are growing or shrinking, impacting economic, healthcare, and educational needs. By understanding these demographics, Suffolk Independent City, VA can better plan for its future and address the specific needs of its residents.
About 16,400 Suffolk Independent City, VA residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 15.9% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 17.8% of Virginia’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 24,100 Suffolk Independent City, VA residents, or 23.4% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 21.6% of Virginia’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.

A lower share of Suffolk Independent City, VA's population is aged 65 or older than the US as a whole.

Population estimates by age group, (2024)

What are Suffolk Independent City, VA’s racial and ethnic demographics?

Non-Hispanic Black or African American residents make up 42.7% of the Suffolk Independent City, VA population, higher than the national share of 12.6%. Suffolk Independent City, VA also has a larger share of people identifying as non-Hispanic two or more races (2.9%) than the US overall (2.5%).
In contrast, Suffolk Independent City’s Hispanic population accounts for 5.9%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic white population makes up 45.8% of the city, compared with 57.5% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.

Suffolk Independent City, VA has a higher share of a non-Hispanic Black or African American population than Virginia as a whole.

Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)

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