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Norfolk

County:
Norfolk city
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
53.275
State:
Virginia

Norfolk is a city located in Norfolk city, Virginia. Norfolk has a 2026 population of 227,751. It is also the county seat of Norfolk city. Norfolk is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 237,813 in 2020.

The median household income in Norfolk is $66,109 with a poverty rate of 16.5%. The median age in Norfolk is 32.7 years: 31.1 years for males, and 34.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.7 males.

227.8K
Total Population
4,275
Density (mi²)
-1.7K -0.73%
Growth

Norfolk Population

Norfolk Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026227,751-1,677-0.73%
2025229,428-1,677-0.73%
2024231,105-273-0.12%
2023231,378-1,388-0.6%
2022232,766-2,154-0.92%
2021234,920-2,893-1.22%
2020237,813-216-0.09%
2019243,581-587-0.24%
2018244,168-740-0.3%
2017244,908-1,134-0.46%
2016246,042-625-0.25%
2015246,667-89-0.04%
2014246,7561,1580.47%
2013245,598-649-0.26%
2012246,2472,5461.04%
2011243,7016820.28%
2010243,0192160.09%
2000234,403-26,826-10.27%
1990261,229-5,750-2.15%
1980266,979-40,972-13.3%
1970307,9513,0821.01%
1960304,86991,35642.79%
1950213,51369,18147.93%
1940144,33214,62211.27%
1930129,71013,93312.03%
1920115,77748,32571.64%
191067,45220,82844.67%
190046,62411,75333.7%
189034,87112,90558.75%
188021,9662,73714.23%
187019,2294,60931.53%
186014,6202942.05%
185014,3263,40631.19%
184010,9201,10611.27%
18309,8141,33615.76%
18208,478-715-7.78%
18109,1932,26732.73%
18006,9263,967134.07%
17902,95900%

Median Age

Overall: 32.7 years
Female: 34.5 years
Male: 31.1 years

Norfolk Adults

There are 186,060 adults, (30,440 of whom are seniors) in Norfolk.

Sex Ratio

Female: 115,262 (49.3%)
Male: 118,334 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Norfolk includes 43.22% White, 39.57% Black or African American, 3.83% other race, 3.66% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White100,96643.22%
Black or African American92,43239.57%
Two or more races20,9468.97%
Other race8,9393.83%
Asian8,5443.66%
Native American1,5440.66%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2250.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races8,6193.69%
Other race7,7083.3%
White4,7782.05%
Black or African American1,5760.67%
Native American9180.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander560.02%
Asian360.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White96,18841.18%
Black or African American90,85638.89%
Two or more races12,3275.28%
Asian8,5083.64%
Other race1,2310.53%
Native American6260.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1690.07%

Norfolk Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Norfolk 's average per capita income is $47,827. Household income levels show a median of $66,109. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$112,951$144,226
Families$83,527$111,425
Households$66,109$91,610
Non Families$48,582$63,326

$47,827

Average Income

$66,109

Median Household Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)