North Tidewater News

Of the 179,673 people living in Newport News in 2019, 51.7 percent (92,813) were women and 48.3 percent (86,860) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Tidewater News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 58,990-to-56,236. In the 65 and over age range, there were 13,466 females and 9,278 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	56,236	31.3
Females 18 and over	58,990	32.8
Males 65 and over	9,278	5.2
Females 65 and over	13,466	7.5

Source: US Census Bureau