How Does Portsmouth, VA Spend Tax Money?
Portsmouth, VA spends $46,704 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.5B. Top spending categories: Education ($20,569/person), Police ($1,848/person), Parks & Recreation ($1,573/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (75/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $46,704 |
| Total Revenue | $6.4B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 97,384 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 75/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$20,569/person
Police$1,848/person
Parks & Recreation$1,573/person
Highways & Roads$954/person
Fire Protection$450/person
Health$270/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.