Norfolk city, VA

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    2024 Population
    233,596
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.7
    0.926% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.5%
    4.58% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,109
    3.27% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $289,900
    6.62% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    102,915
    0.00972% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Norfolk city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.4% of the residents in Norfolk city, VA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Norfolk City, VA are Old Dominion University (5,134 degrees awarded in 2024), Old Dominion University (5,134 degrees), and Tidewater Community College (3,624 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Norfolk city, VA was $289,900, and the homeownership rate was 46.3%.

    Most people in Norfolk city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Norfolk city, VA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Norfolk city, VA is home to a population of 234k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.75% of Norfolk city, VA residents were born outside of the country (18.1k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.2k people) in Norfolk city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 90.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.4% of Norfolk city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Norfolk city, VA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norfolk city, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      96.2k ± 395
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      90.9k ± 1.1k
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      11k ± 1.14k
    10.1%
    Hispanic Population
    23.7k people

    In 2024, there were 1.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.2k people) in Norfolk city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 90.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.1% of the people in Norfolk city, VA are hispanic (23.7k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Norfolk city, VA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    18.1k people
    7.55%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    17.7k people

    As of 2024, 7.75% of Norfolk city, VA residents (18.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norfolk city, VA was 7.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      11,681 ± 927
    2. Vietnam
      4,012 ± 417
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,923 ± 503

    Norfolk city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.91 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.9% of the population of Norfolk city, VA has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 8.9% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 10.1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Norfolk County, VA see 1,009 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,009 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 979 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,009 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Norfolk County, VA

    Primary care physicians in Norfolk County, VA see an average of 1,009 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,009 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    9.07%
    Uninsured
    34.5%
    Employer Coverage
    20.2%
    Medicaid
    8.9%
    Medicare
    17.1%
    Non-Group
    10.1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norfolk city, VA declined by 0.621% from 9.13% to 9.07%.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.85 in Norfolk city, VA.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40% in Norfolk city, VA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.15% in Norfolk city, VA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Norfolk city, VA employs 103k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Norfolk city, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (14,956 people), Retail Trade (11,374 people), and Educational Services (10,723 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($130,667), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,771), and Public Administration ($71,751).

    Employment

    Occupations

    103k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,635
    0.00972%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.57%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Norfolk city, VA grew at a rate of 0.00972%, from 103k employees to 103k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norfolk city, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,117 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,424 people), and Management Occupations (9,164 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norfolk city, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    103k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,635
    0.00972%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.57%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Norfolk city, VA grew at a rate of 0.00972%, from 103k employees to 103k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norfolk city, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,956 people), Retail Trade (11,374 people), and Educational Services (10,723 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norfolk city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Norfolk city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,864
    Median earning men ± $1,308
    $36,772
    Median earning women ± $1,490

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($74,710), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,800), and Manufacturing ($61,850).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,267), Construction ($50,682), and Information ($47,895).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 378
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 356
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 291
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.4M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $867k
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $632k
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Norfolk city, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Norfolk city, VA awarded 11,016 degrees. The student population of Norfolk city, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 20,852 male students and 28,400 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Norfolk city, VA are White (4,770 and 44.1%), Black or African American (3,598 and 33.2%), Hispanic or Latino (977 and 9.02%), and Two or More Races (671 and 6.2%).

    The largest universities in Norfolk city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Old Dominion University (5,134 and 46.6%), Old Dominion University (5,134 and 46.6%), and Tidewater Community College (3,624 and 32.9%).

    The most popular majors in Norfolk City, VA are General Studies (520 and 4.72%), General Psychology (491 and 4.46%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (438 and 3.98%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,938 for in-state students and $22,942 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Norfolk city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 49,252 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 49,252 students enrolled in Norfolk city, VA, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,405 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      469 degrees awarded
    2. Computer & Information Systems Security
      251 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      233 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Norfolk City, VA was General Psychology with 469 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Norfolk City, VA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Old Dominion University
      5,134 degrees awarded
    2. Old Dominion University
      5,134 degrees awarded
    3. Tidewater Community College
      3,624 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Old Dominion University with 5,134 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,653 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norfolk city, VA, which is 0.731 times less than the 6,363 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,770 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,598 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,527) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,875) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Norfolk city, VA was $289,900 in 2024, which is 0.871 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $271,900 to $289,900, a 6.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Norfolk city, VA is 46.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Norfolk city, VA have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norfolk city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Norfolk city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.3%.

    Housing

    Property

    $289,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,479
    $44,000
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,575

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Norfolk city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    46.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46.3% of the housing units in Norfolk city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $66,109
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,785
    95k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,365

    In 2024, the median household income of the 95k households in Norfolk city, VA grew to $66,109 from the previous year's value of $64,017.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Norfolk city, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (70.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.2%)
    3. Carpooled (9.54%)

    In 2024, 70.6% of workers in Norfolk city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.54%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Norfolk city, VA have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in Norfolk city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Norfolk city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Norfolk city, VA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Norfolk city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.3%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norfolk city, VA (35.3k out of 214k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norfolk city, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 25.2% of the children was living in poverty in Norfolk city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 603 in Norfolk city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 24.4% per 100,000 population.

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