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Suffolk, VA is a beautiful city located in the southeastern corner of Virginia. With a population of 93,268, it is the twelfth largest city in the state and has a population density of 235 people per square mile. The US Population Density is 93 People per Square mile. Suffolk offers its residents an abundance of activities and amenities. A few local businesses found in Suffolk are Bennett's Creek Grocery, Didi's Donut Emporium, and Greenbrier Farms Market & Deli. Year-round outdoor activities available to enjoy include fishing at Lake Meade Park or learning about the area’s history by visiting one of the many historic sites like Planters Peanuts Factory and Museum or Seaboard Train Station. There are also several organizations located in Suffolk that offer unique services such as SPCA Pet Hospital, Hungry Mix Food Pantry, and Goodwill Industries International Inc. Additionally, there are various sporting events throughout the year such as the annual Suffolk Oyster Festival 5K Run/Walk and the annual Suffolk Soccer Invitational Tournament.

The population in Suffolk is 93,268. There are 234 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Suffolk is 38.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Suffolk is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Suffolk
- 55.5% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 31.6% are married with children
- 18.7% have children, but are single
Race in Suffolk

- 49.7% are White
- 41.2% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleSuffolk, VirginiaUnited States
  93,268.0329,725,481.0
  51.3%50.5%
  48.7%49.5%
  38.238.4
 
  91,383.0326,569,308.0
  84,859.0309,327,143.0
  63,677.0285,036,114.0
  52,141.0251,960,433.0
  47.5%15.6%
  80.1%30.8%
 
  233.793.4
  399.1533531905.423
  29.754264836.791
 
  48.5%59.4%
  40.7%12.2%
  1.8%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.3%0.4%
  4.0%3.2%
  4.6%18.4%
 
  55.5%49.8%
  52.9%48.0%
  2.6%1.8%
  44.5%50.2%
  30.0%33.8%
  8.7%10.8%
  5.8%5.6%
 
  2.632.6
  35,249.0124,010,992.0
  25,085.080,755,759.0
  31.1%30.5%
  43.2%42.9%
  10,164.043,255,233.0
  14.9%15.8%
  10.8%10.8%
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Over 14 years ago

Don't move  More

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Over 15 years ago

I like living in Suffolk because of the smaller town feel yet having the conveniences of the larger city. We have been happy in Northern Suffolk. The schools don't seem  More

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Over 15 years ago

Suffolk is a bit difficult to describe because it is geographically the largest city in Virginia. Downtown has been slightly revitalized but I have no reason to go there  More

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