Norfolk, VA Demographics
What is the population of Norfolk?
There are 235,037 residents in Norfolk, with a median age of 32. Of this, 50.75% are males and 49.25% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.25% of the resident pool in Norfolk, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.21%. Additionally, 3.54% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 183,840 people in Norfolk currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 235,037 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 119,273 | -1.2% |
| Female Population | 115,764 | -0.4% |
Male Population 50.75%
Female Population 49.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32 | -0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 212,120 | -1.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 14,601 | 8.8% |
| Not Citizen | 8,316 | -1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.25%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.21%
Not Citizen 3.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,732 | -3.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 18,846 | -8.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 14,963 | 5.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,361 | -7.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 183,840 | 0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.75%
Moved from Same County 8.13%
Moved from Same State 6.46%
Moved from Different State 5.33%
Same House as Last Year 79.33%
What are the employment statistics in Norfolk?
White-collar workers make up 80.03% of the working population in Norfolk, while blue-collar employees account for 19.97%. There are also 14,740 entrepreneurs in Norfolk (7.16% of the workforce); 131,332 workers employed in private companies (63.81%); and 41,274 people working in governmental institutions (20.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 164,700 | 102.6% |
| Blue Collar | 41,110 | 92.8% |
White Collar 80.03%
Blue Collar 19.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 14,740 | 105.0% |
| Private Companies | 131,332 | 99.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 41,274 | 97.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 18,464 | 111.5% |
Self Employees 7.16%
Private Companies 63.81%
Governmental Workers 20.05%
Not for Profit Companies 8.97%
How many households are there in Norfolk?
There are a total of 94,457 households in Norfolk, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.1% of these Norfolk households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.9%. Additionally, 27.04% of households have children and 72.96% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 94,457 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -12.7% |
| Family Households | 52,991 | 1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 41,466 | 0.0% |
Family Households 56.1%
Non-Family Households 43.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 25,539 | -2.0% |
| Households without Children | 68,918 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 27.04%
Households without Children 72.96%
What are the median and average incomes in Norfolk?
The average annual household income in Norfolk is $88,032, while the median household income sits at $64,017 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $68,519, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $74,486. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,748 and $51,855, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $88,032 | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $64,017 | 5.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 36,305 | 2.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 175,461 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Norfolk?
There are 102,542 housing units in Norfolk, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 94,457 occupied housing units in Norfolk, 45.69% are owner-occupied, while 54.31% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.89% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $277,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,366 per month in Norfolk.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 102,542 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 15,605 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10,352 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 20,302 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,706 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,526 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,169 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,040 | 4.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7,100 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8,020 | 10.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 722 | 75.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 94,457 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 43,159 | 2.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 51,298 | -1.0% |
Owner Occupied 45.69%
Renter Occupied 54.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 31,457 | 2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 11,702 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $277,400 | 6.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $252,200 | 5.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,366 | 6.1% |
With Mortgage 72.89%
Without Mortgage 27.11%
What is the level of education in Norfolk?
Approximately 34.86% of the population in Norfolk holds a high school degree (that's 65,172 residents), while 26.53% have attained a college certificate (49,589 locals) and 17.08% have a bachelor's degree (31,927 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,215 | -1.9% |
| Some High School | 65,172 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 49,589 | -0.4% |
| Associate Degree | 14,529 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31,927 | 0.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,515 | 2.0% |
No High School 2.79%
Some High School 34.86%
Some College 26.53%
Associate Degree 7.77%
Bachelor's Degree 17.08%
Graduate Degree 10.97%
What is the marital status of Norfolk residents?
A total of 86,207 people in Norfolk have never been married (which represents 44.49% of the total population), while 75,393 of them are wedded (38.91%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 4,108 (2.12%) and 23,026 (11.88%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 86,207 | -2.0% |
| Married | 75,393 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4,108 | -11.4% |
| Widowed | 9,136 | -2.7% |
| Divorced | 23,026 | -2.7% |
Never Married 44.49%
Married 38.91%
Separated 2.12%
Widowed 4.72%
Divorced 11.88%
What are the most common means of transportation in Norfolk?
The top three means of transportation people in Norfolk use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 101,482 residents commute by car, 6,454 prefer going to work by walking and 3,100 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 101,482 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,100 | -6.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 74 | N/A |
| Railroad | 38 | 1,166.7% |
| Ferryboat | 149 | 10.4% |
| Bicycle | 740 | -0.5% |
| Motorcycle | 507 | 3.3% |
| TaxiCab | 257 | 35.3% |
| Walk | 6,454 | -9.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Norfolk by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23502 | 19,836 | 8,357 | $66,467 | $82,058 |
| 23503 | 30,559 | 14,177 | $62,428 | $83,145 |
| 23504 | 24,052 | 8,554 | $43,156 | $59,430 |
| 23505 | 28,983 | 12,788 | $55,678 | $84,353 |
| 23507 | 6,515 | 3,281 | $107,650 | $139,975 |
| 23508 | 20,119 | 6,530 | $74,524 | $108,030 |
| 23509 | 12,912 | 5,269 | $70,715 | $97,191 |
| 23510 | 9,240 | 4,495 | $75,621 | $100,535 |
| 23511 | 10,024 | 283 | $70,139 | $92,304 |
| 23513 | 29,962 | 12,072 | $66,875 | $79,193 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.