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Population - 2008
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| Total Population |
179,614 |
| Total Households |
72,748 |
| Average Age |
33.3 |
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Age Breakout |
| 0-19 years |
31.5% |
| 20-24 years |
6.5% |
| 25-44 years |
28.7% |
| 45-64 years |
22.8% |
| 65+ years |
10.6% |
| *Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Median Household Income |
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| Year |
Median HHI |
| 2008 |
$47,824 |
| 2005 |
$43,938 |
| 2000 |
$36,597 |
| *Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Educational Attainment |
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| Level |
% |
| Less than 9th grade |
3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
8.3% |
| High school graduate |
29.2% |
| Some college, no degree |
26.1% |
| Associates degree |
10.0% |
| Bachelor's degree |
14.9% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree |
8.0% |
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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| Labor Force |
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Emp. |
| Civilian Labor Force |
89,634 |
| Employed |
81,708 |
| Unemployed |
7,926 |
| Unemployment Rate |
8.8% |
| *Source: Virginia Employment Commission |
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| Largest Employers |
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Canon Virginia, Inc.
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Newport News Shipbuilding
Riverside Health System
U.S. Department of Defense
*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities
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| Employment by Industry |
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| Industry |
94,751 Emp. |
% Emp. |
| Natural Resources and Mining |
17 |
0.0% |
| Construction |
3,306 |
3.5% |
| Manufacturing |
23,324 |
24.6% |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities |
12,315 |
13.0% |
| Information |
1,316 |
1.4% |
| Financial Activities |
3,749 |
4.0% |
| Professional and Business Services |
11,638 |
12.3% |
| Educational and Health Services |
11,606 |
12.2% |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
7,847 |
8.3% |
| Other Services |
2,447 |
2.6% |
| Government |
17,108 |
18.1% |
*Source: Virginia Employment Commission, 3/10
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