CITY DEMOGRAPHICS AND STATISTICS This section of the FY 2022-2023 Operating & Capital Budget provides a snapshot of key demographic, economic, and social statistics about the City of Suffolk. This information is used to analyze trends that may have an impact on resource allocation decisions and to ensure that the City remains competitive with other jurisdictions in the Hampton Roads region. Population Growth Suffolk’s population is estimated at 96,130 residents, a slight increase over the previous year. Overall, Suffolk’s population has increased 11% over the last 10 years.
Population Growth 2012 - 2021 98,000 96,000 94,000 92,000 90,000 88,000 86,000 84,000 82,000 80,000
96,130
86,463
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
Building Permits The number of permits issued has trended higher due to increases in commercial and residential development over the last few years.
Source: Annual Financial Report for FY 2021
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