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Suffolk

Suffolk in Hampton Roads

Suffolk is a land of many pleasant choices, whether you seek life’s simplicities or life’s amenities. Residents enjoy a high-tech, low-stress lifestyle and live in historic urban neighborhoods, quaint village hamlets or custom-designed communities. Everything one needs is nearby: quality healthcare, excellent schools, endless recreation and great shopping. Few places in Virginia can provide this kind of value, excitement and vibrant growth.



 




 

Population - 2010
Total Population 84,585
Total Households 30,868
Median Age 37.9
*Source: 2010 Census

Age Breakout
0-19 years 28.6%
20-24 years 5.4%
25-44 years 26.8%
45-64 years 27.6%
65+ years 11.5%
*Source: 2010 Census
Median Household Income
Year Median HHI
2010 $63,830
2005 $53,548
2000 $42,003
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS
Educational Attainment
Level %
Less than 9th grade 4.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.1%
High school graduate 29.1%
Some college, no degree 23.5%
Associates degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 16.3%
Graduate/Professional Degree 8.8%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS
Labor Force
  Emp.
Civilian Labor Force 42,481
Employed 39,484
Unemployed 2,997
Unemployment Rate 7.1%
*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 02/12
Largest Employers

CIBA Specialty Chemicals Water Treatments, Inc/BASF
QVC Suffolk, Inc.
SYSCO Food Services of Hampton Roads
Sentara Obici Hospital
Target Corporation

*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities
Employment by Industry
Industry 24,742 Emp. % Emp.
Natural Resources and Mining 292 1.2%
Construction 985 4.0%
Manufacturing 1,986 8.0%
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 5,747 23.2%
Information 179 0.7%
Financial Activities 631 2.6%
Professional and Business Services 2,214 8.9%
Educational and Health Services 3,628 14.7%
Leisure and Hospitality 2,451 9.9%
Other Services 721 2.9%
Government 5,890 23.8%
*Source: Virginia Employment Commission
Contact
Mr. Kevin Hughes
City of Suffolk Department of Economic Development
127 East Washington Street, Suite 200
Suffolk, VA 23434
(P) 757.514.4040
(F) 757.923.3628
http://www.suffolk.va.us/econdev/
khughes@city.suffolk.va.us

 


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