Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk Overview

236,973
TOTAL POPULATION
120,733
MALE POPULATION
116,240
FEMALE POPULATION
103.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,761
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,346
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,998
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,395
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
135,377
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Norfolk Area Codes

Race in Norfolk

The most populous races in Norfolk are White / Caucasian (106,209 | 44.8%), Black / African American (96,487 | 40.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (20,688 | 8.7%).
Race in Norfolk
Race# Population% Population
Asian9,0173.8%
Black / African American96,48740.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific4090.2%
Hispanic or Latino20,6888.7%
Native / Alaskan9610.4%
White / Caucasian106,20944.8%
Two or more Races15,9636.7%
Some other Race7,9273.4%
Total236,973100.0%

Ancestry in Norfolk

The most populous ancestries reported in Norfolk are German (19,934 | 8.4%), Irish (18,715 | 7.9%), English (16,098 | 6.8%), American (13,553 | 5.7%), and Italian (7,868 | 3.3%), together accounting for 32.1% of all Norfolk residents.
Ancestry in Norfolk
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan950.0%
African4,3991.9%
Alaska Native260.0%
Albanian120.0%
Alsatian50.0%
American13,5535.7%
Apache890.0%
Arab8810.4%
Argentinean580.0%
Armenian430.0%
Australian1140.1%
Austrian3110.1%
Bahamian750.0%
Bangladeshi80.0%
Barbadian850.0%
Belgian1080.1%
Belizean2680.1%
Bhutanese6020.3%
Blackfeet1720.1%
Bolivian440.0%
Brazilian1000.0%
British1,3460.6%
British West Indian170.0%
Bulgarian280.0%
Burmese7210.3%
Cajun380.0%
Canadian2380.1%
Cape Verdean430.0%
Celtic360.0%
Central American4,6492.0%
Central American Indian1670.1%
Cherokee8020.3%
Chickasaw290.0%
Chilean210.0%
Chippewa150.0%
Choctaw1040.0%
Colombian2090.1%
Costa Rican900.0%
Creek590.0%
Croatian1810.1%
Cuban9540.4%
Cypriot190.0%
Czech3210.1%
Czechoslovakian550.0%
Danish3760.2%
Dominican1,0400.4%
Dutch1,2350.5%
Eastern European6410.3%
Ecuadorian1170.1%
Egyptian20.0%
English16,0986.8%
Estonian1100.1%
Ethiopian2080.1%
European3,2681.4%
Filipino1240.1%
Finnish1340.1%
French3,8531.6%
French Canadian8050.3%
German19,9348.4%
Ghanaian1310.1%
Greek1,0110.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro1320.1%
Guatemalan5320.2%
Guyanese1620.1%
Haitian3710.2%
Honduran1,9250.8%
Hungarian5780.2%
Indian (Asian)1,1730.5%
Indonesian250.0%
Iranian1380.1%
Irish18,7157.9%
Iroquois330.0%
Israeli570.0%
Italian7,8683.3%
Jamaican9740.4%
Japanese1120.1%
Jordanian950.0%
Kiowa490.0%
Korean6,6532.8%
Laotian1780.1%
Lebanese4440.2%
Liberian640.0%
Lithuanian3070.1%
Lumbee2080.1%
Malaysian710.0%
Maltese220.0%
Mexican7,2083.0%
Mexican American Indian2790.1%
Mongolian430.0%
Moroccan530.0%
Native Hawaiian2350.1%
Navajo1740.1%
Nicaraguan2640.1%
Nigerian3630.2%
Northern European3390.1%
Norwegian1,6040.7%
Pakistani2180.1%
Palestinian1050.0%
Panamanian3950.2%
Paraguayan50.0%
Pennsylvania German1020.0%
Peruvian1420.1%
Polish3,3041.4%
Portuguese5210.2%
Puerto Rican4,2151.8%
Romanian1040.0%
Russian1,2930.5%
Salvadoran1,4430.6%
Samoan1230.1%
Scandinavian4400.2%
Scotch-Irish1,8030.8%
Scottish3,7651.6%
Senegalese440.0%
Serbian1140.1%
Sierra Leonean980.0%
Sioux680.0%
Slavic800.0%
Slovak2320.1%
Slovene670.0%
South African470.0%
South American9050.4%
Spaniard6210.3%
Spanish1710.1%
Spanish American Indian150.0%
Sri Lankan7100.3%
Subsaharan African5,8032.5%
Swedish1,1570.5%
Swiss2320.1%
Syrian1110.1%
Thai1,1850.5%
Tohono O'Odham220.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2020.1%
Turkish3590.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander780.0%
Ugandan120.0%
Ukrainian3660.2%
Uruguayan60.0%
Venezuelan3030.1%
Vietnamese1250.1%
Welsh9820.4%
West Indian3150.1%
Yaqui60.0%
Yugoslavian1110.1%
Zimbabwean220.0%
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Immigrants in Norfolk

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Norfolk came from Asia (6,714 | 2.8%), Latin America (6,014 | 2.5%), South Eastern Asia (4,137 | 1.8%), Central America (3,552 | 1.5%), and Philippines (3,541 | 1.5%), together accounting for 10.1% of all Norfolk residents.
Immigrants in Norfolk
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan840.0%
Africa1,6750.7%
Albania120.0%
Argentina510.0%
Armenia180.0%
Asia6,7142.8%
Australia420.0%
Austria340.0%
Bahamas100.0%
Bangladesh790.0%
Barbados660.0%
Belarus750.0%
Belgium150.0%
Belize160.0%
Bolivia160.0%
Brazil1490.1%
Bulgaria80.0%
Cabo Verde160.0%
Cambodia320.0%
Cameroon360.0%
Canada3640.2%
Caribbean1,7390.7%
Central America3,5521.5%
Chile80.0%
China5940.3%
Colombia1490.1%
Costa Rica440.0%
Cuba970.0%
Czechoslovakia280.0%
Denmark520.0%
Dominica270.0%
Dominican Republic4990.2%
Eastern Africa1140.1%
Eastern Asia1,0090.4%
Eastern Europe4880.2%
Ecuador760.0%
Egypt60.0%
El Salvador8260.4%
England1300.1%
Ethiopia770.0%
Europe2,5361.1%
Fiji320.0%
France2580.1%
Germany4800.2%
Ghana4910.2%
Greece590.0%
Guatemala3120.1%
Guyana400.0%
Haiti1270.1%
Honduras1,3010.5%
Hong Kong350.0%
Hungary160.0%
India5140.2%
Indonesia220.0%
Iran570.0%
Iraq110.0%
Israel60.0%
Italy2460.1%
Jamaica6200.3%
Japan1180.1%
Jordan460.0%
Kenya80.0%
Korea2970.1%
Kuwait110.0%
Laos440.0%
Latin America6,0142.5%
Lebanon290.0%
Liberia730.0%
Lithuania90.0%
Mexico7040.3%
Micronesia850.0%
Middle Africa430.0%
Morocco240.0%
Nepal930.0%
Netherlands1050.0%
Nicaragua2180.1%
Nigeria3650.2%
Northern Africa370.0%
Northern Europe7120.3%
Oceania1750.1%
Pakistan1890.1%
Panama1310.1%
Peru690.0%
Philippines3,5411.5%
Poland420.0%
Portugal110.0%
Romania390.0%
Russia1300.1%
Saudi Arabia310.0%
Scotland1970.1%
Senegal970.0%
Serbia190.0%
South Africa340.0%
South America7230.3%
South Central Asia1,0420.4%
South Eastern Asia4,1371.8%
Southern Europe4200.2%
Spain1040.0%
Sri Lanka260.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines80.0%
Sweden130.0%
Switzerland240.0%
Taiwan370.0%
Thailand840.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1490.1%
Turkey1670.1%
Uganda200.0%
Ukraine770.0%
Uruguay60.0%
Venezuela1590.1%
Vietnam3850.2%
Western Africa1,3390.6%
Western Asia5010.2%
Western Europe9160.4%
Yemen80.0%
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Sex and Age in Norfolk

Sex and Age in Norfolk

The most populous age groups in Norfolk are 20 to 24 Years (16,599 | 13.8%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (11,337 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Norfolk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,921 (6.6%)7,577 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years6,698 (5.6%)6,308 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years6,515 (5.4%)6,342 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years7,958 (6.6%)7,404 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years16,599 (13.8%)11,337 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years13,228 (11.0%)11,179 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Years10,763 (8.9%)9,546 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years7,932 (6.6%)7,567 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years6,878 (5.7%)6,341 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years5,536 (4.6%)5,665 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years5,701 (4.7%)6,235 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years5,991 (5.0%)6,947 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years6,688 (5.5%)7,001 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years4,735 (3.9%)5,831 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years3,393 (2.8%)4,116 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years2,087 (1.7%)2,962 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,167 (1.0%)1,631 (1.4%)
85 Years and over943 (0.8%)2,251 (1.9%)
Total120,733 (100.0%)116,240 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Norfolk

Median Family Size in Norfolk

The median family size in Norfolk is 2.98 persons per family, with single female/mother families (16,521 | 31.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,671 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Norfolk
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple31,153 (59.5%)3.02
Single Male/Father4,671 (8.9%)2.56
Single Female/Mother16,521 (31.6%)3.04
Total Families52,345 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Norfolk

The median household size in Norfolk is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (16,521 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.21 persons per household. non-family households (41,452 | 44.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Norfolk
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple31,153 (33.2%)3.06
Single Male/Father4,671 (5.0%)2.87
Single Female/Mother16,521 (17.6%)3.21
Non-family41,452 (44.2%)1.29
Total Households93,797 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Norfolk

Out of a total of 93,797 households in Norfolk, 52,345 (55.8%) are family households, while 41,452 (44.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 23,702, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 32,445.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Norfolk
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-32,445 (34.6%)
2-Person Households23,702 (25.3%)6,997 (7.5%)
3-Person Households13,104 (14.0%)1,357 (1.5%)
4-Person Households9,212 (9.8%)482 (0.5%)
5-Person Households3,812 (4.1%)171 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,451 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,064 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total52,345 (55.8%)41,452 (44.2%)

Female Fertility in Norfolk

Fertility by Age in Norfolk

Average fertility rate in Norfolk is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Norfolk
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years66 (2.2%)9.0
20 to 34 years2,471 (80.9%)77.0
35 to 50 years516 (16.9%)25.0
Total3,053 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norfolk

58.5% of women with births (3,053) in Norfolk are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 87.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 38.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norfolk
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years8 (12.1%)58 (87.9%)
20 to 34 years1,458 (59.0%)1,013 (41.0%)
35 to 50 years320 (62.0%)196 (38.0%)
Total1,786 (58.5%)1,267 (41.5%)

Fertility by Education in Norfolk

Average fertility rate in Norfolk is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 41.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Norfolk
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School266 (8.7%)40.0
High School Diploma887 (29.0%)70.0
College or Associate's Degree1,260 (41.3%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree361 (11.8%)32.0
Graduate Degree279 (9.1%)45.0
Total3,053 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norfolk

41.5% of women with births in Norfolk are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 75.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norfolk
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School64 (24.1%)202 (75.9%)
High School Diploma403 (45.4%)484 (54.6%)
College or Associate's Degree756 (60.0%)504 (40.0%)
Bachelor's Degree295 (81.7%)66 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree268 (96.1%)11 (3.9%)
Total1,786 (58.5%)1,267 (41.5%)

Income in Norfolk

Income Overview in Norfolk

Per Capita Income in Norfolk is $35,761, while median incomes of families and households are $76,346 and $60,998 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income236,973$35,761
Median Family Income52,345$76,346
Mean Family Income52,345$99,885
Median Household Income93,797$60,998
Mean Household Income93,797$84,497
Income Deficit52,345$11,395
Wage / Income Gap (%)236,97325.60%
Wage / Income Gap ($)236,97374.40¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index236,9730.48

Earnings by Sex in Norfolk

Average Earnings in Norfolk are $34,181, $39,418 for men and $29,327 for women, a difference of 25.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Norfolk
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male76,447 (54.2%)$39,418
Female64,497 (45.8%)$29,327
Total140,944 (100.0%)$34,181

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norfolk

The most common earnings brackets in Norfolk are $100,000+ for men (8,410 | 11.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (5,597 | 8.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norfolk
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,837 (3.7%)4,009 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,360 (3.1%)3,023 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,144 (2.8%)3,040 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,683 (2.2%)1,821 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,859 (2.4%)2,826 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,422 (1.9%)2,362 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,185 (2.9%)2,164 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,571 (2.1%)2,256 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,400 (3.1%)2,574 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,044 (5.3%)3,315 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9997,260 (9.5%)5,597 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,656 (6.1%)4,824 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,292 (5.6%)3,034 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,455 (4.5%)3,087 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,074 (5.3%)3,436 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,407 (4.5%)2,150 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,501 (9.8%)4,554 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,568 (6.0%)2,451 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,319 (8.3%)4,111 (6.4%)
$100,000+8,410 (11.0%)3,863 (6.0%)
Total76,447 (100.0%)64,497 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norfolk

Average earnings in Norfolk are $49,905 for men and $34,878 for women, a difference of 30.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,579, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,061. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,957, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,214.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norfolk
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,061$22,214
High School Diploma$39,847$26,833
College or Associate's Degree$48,138$31,415
Bachelor's Degree$63,680$46,539
Graduate Degree$88,579$62,957
Total$49,905$34,878

Family Income in Norfolk

Family Income Brackets in Norfolk

According to the Norfolk family income data, there are 9,998 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,413 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Norfolk
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,3564.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4132.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993,2986.3%
$25,000 to $34,9993,8747.4%
$35,000 to $49,9995,75811.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999,05617.3%
$75,000 to $99,9997,74714.8%
$100,000 to $149,9999,99819.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994,2928.2%
$200,000+4,5548.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norfolk

4-person families (8,573 | 16.4%) account for the highest median family income in Norfolk with $91,792 per family, while 2-person families (25,888 | 49.5%) have the highest median income of $34,845 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norfolk
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families25,888 (49.5%)$69,690
3-Person Families12,353 (23.6%)$77,596
4-Person Families8,573 (16.4%)$91,792
5-Person Families3,376 (6.5%)$81,803
6-Person Families1,290 (2.5%)$84,906
7+ Person Families865 (1.7%)$87,125
Total52,345 (100.0%)$76,346

Family Income by Number of Earners in Norfolk

The median family income in Norfolk is $76,346, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,553) having the highest median family income of $129,564, while families with no earners (5,773) have the lowest median family income of $32,602, accounting for 8.7% and 11.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Norfolk
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,773 (11.0%)$32,602
1 Earner19,153 (36.6%)$50,170
2 Earners22,866 (43.7%)$95,216
3+ Earners4,553 (8.7%)$129,564
Total52,345 (100.0%)$76,346

Household Income in Norfolk

Household Income Brackets in Norfolk

With 17,259 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Norfolk, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 4,033 households (4.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Norfolk
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,2846.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994,0334.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997,6918.2%
$25,000 to $34,9998,6299.2%
$35,000 to $49,99912,00612.8%
$50,000 to $74,99917,25918.4%
$75,000 to $99,99912,00612.8%
$100,000 to $149,99914,53915.5%
$150,000 to $199,9995,5345.9%
$200,000+5,7226.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Norfolk

The median household income in Norfolk is $60,998, with the highest median household income of $69,273 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 29,169 households (31.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,473, with 6,254 households (6.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Norfolk
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,254 (6.7%)$43,473
25 to 44 Years38,520 (41.1%)$66,019
45 to 64 Years29,169 (31.1%)$69,273
65+ Years19,854 (21.2%)$48,566
Total93,797 (100.0%)$60,998

Poverty in Norfolk

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norfolk

With 14.4% poverty level for males and 19.3% for females among the residents of Norfolk, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 422 males (27.9%) and 2,358 females (31.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norfolk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,526 (19.6%)2,358 (31.5%)
5 Years422 (27.9%)397 (23.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,789 (22.8%)1,762 (25.3%)
12 to 14 Years954 (26.2%)1,126 (28.8%)
15 Years295 (24.2%)215 (21.6%)
16 and 17 Years458 (21.7%)580 (25.5%)
18 to 24 Years2,437 (22.3%)2,535 (28.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,772 (8.0%)3,599 (17.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,518 (10.5%)2,225 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,139 (10.3%)1,262 (10.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,887 (15.1%)2,572 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years756 (9.5%)1,310 (13.4%)
75 Years and over465 (11.6%)983 (14.9%)
Total15,418 (14.4%)20,924 (19.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norfolk

According to the poverty statistics in Norfolk, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.0% of males and 89.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norfolk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,246 (80.4%)5,135 (68.5%)
5 Years1,091 (72.1%)1,299 (76.6%)
6 to 11 Years6,068 (77.2%)5,212 (74.7%)
12 to 14 Years2,692 (73.8%)2,777 (71.2%)
15 Years922 (75.8%)781 (78.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,655 (78.3%)1,696 (74.5%)
18 to 24 Years8,493 (77.7%)6,431 (71.7%)
25 to 34 Years20,387 (92.0%)16,570 (82.2%)
35 to 44 Years12,868 (89.4%)11,593 (83.9%)
45 to 54 Years9,938 (89.7%)10,603 (89.4%)
55 to 64 Years10,586 (84.9%)11,301 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years7,183 (90.5%)8,492 (86.6%)
75 Years and over3,562 (88.4%)5,600 (85.1%)
Total91,691 (85.6%)87,490 (80.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norfolk

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Norfolk show that 4.0% or 1,245 of the total 31,153 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.3%, comprising of 374 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 280 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norfolk
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children18,019 (97.0%)552 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children9,734 (97.2%)280 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,915 (83.7%)374 (16.3%)
5 or more Children240 (86.0%)39 (14.0%)
Total29,908 (96.0%)1,245 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norfolk

According to the poverty data in Norfolk, 10.4% or 487 single-father households and 28.6% or 4,727 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (79.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 247 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norfolk
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children111 (4.8%)494 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children333 (16.2%)2,971 (35.4%)
3 or 4 Children20 (7.7%)1,015 (48.1%)
5 or more Children23 (79.3%)247 (100.0%)
Total487 (10.4%)4,727 (28.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norfolk

The poverty data for Norfolk shows that 1,245 of the married-couple family households (4.0%) and 5,214 of the single-parent households (24.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 374 households (16.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 270 household (97.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norfolk
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children552 (3.0%)605 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children280 (2.8%)3,304 (31.6%)
3 or 4 Children374 (16.3%)1,035 (43.7%)
5 or more Children39 (14.0%)270 (97.8%)
Total1,245 (4.0%)5,214 (24.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Norfolk

Employment by Class of Employer in Norfolk

Among the 125,430 employed individuals in Norfolk, private company employees (64,279 | 51.2%), federal government employees (33,969 | 27.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (8,541 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Norfolk
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees64,27951.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,8042.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,1013.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations8,5416.8%
Local Government Employees7,2535.8%
State Government Employees4,3923.5%
Federal Government Employees33,96927.1%
Unpaid Family Workers910.1%
Total125,430100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Norfolk

According to the labor force statistics for Norfolk, out of the total population over 16 years of age (193,396), 70.0% or 135,377 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 9,070 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.0% or 21,478 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.4% or 1,211 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Norfolk
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,244 (47.5%)1,211 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Years23,159 (82.9%)2,733 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Years21,478 (88.0%)1,589 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years17,161 (84.5%)892 (5.2%)
35 to 44 Years24,525 (85.4%)1,300 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years18,371 (79.4%)974 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years9,509 (73.5%)542 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years8,268 (60.4%)347 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,404 (29.9%)173 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,181 (10.7%)21 (1.8%)
Total135,377 (70.0%)9,070 (6.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norfolk

According to labor force statistics for Norfolk, 80.6% of individuals (99,298) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (123,198) are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 5,561 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.8% or 35,236 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.1% or 1,796 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norfolk
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,267 (60.1%)931 (7.7%)
High School Diploma22,168 (76.5%)2,347 (8.1%)
College / Associate Degree34,647 (82.5%)2,478 (5.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher35,236 (87.8%)1,284 (3.2%)
Total99,298 (80.6%)6,899 (5.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Norfolk

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norfolk are Community & Social Service (12,058 | 11.7%), Management (8,168 | 8.0%), Education Instruction & Library (6,703 | 6.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (6,634 | 6.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (6,512 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Norfolk

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norfolk, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (77.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (70.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.6%), Health Technologists (75.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (71.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Norfolk
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,156 (50.9%)4,012 (49.1%)
Business & Financial2,223 (45.2%)2,692 (54.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,605 (70.7%)1,907 (29.3%)
Computers & Mathematics2,129 (70.7%)882 (29.3%)
Architecture & Engineering1,852 (77.5%)537 (22.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science624 (56.1%)488 (43.9%)
Community & Social Service 4,179 (34.7%)7,879 (65.3%)
Education, Arts & Media643 (28.7%)1,600 (71.3%)
Legal Services & Support490 (36.9%)839 (63.1%)
Education Instruction & Library1,947 (29.0%)4,756 (71.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,099 (61.6%)684 (38.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,616 (24.4%)5,018 (75.6%)
Health Technologists1,047 (25.0%)3,134 (75.0%)
Total (Category)16,779 (43.8%)21,508 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)50,505 (49.2%)52,101 (50.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Norfolk are Food Preparation & Serving (6,969 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,358 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (3,360 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (2,753 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (2,714 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Norfolk

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Norfolk, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.9%), Security & Protection (69.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (63.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.6%), Personal Care & Service (71.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Norfolk
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support348 (10.4%)3,012 (89.6%)
Security & Protection1,882 (69.3%)832 (30.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,139 (63.4%)657 (36.6%)
Law Enforcement743 (80.9%)175 (19.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,315 (47.6%)3,654 (52.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,204 (50.6%)2,154 (49.4%)
Personal Care & Service775 (28.1%)1,978 (71.9%)
Total (Category)8,524 (42.3%)11,630 (57.7%)
Total (Overall)50,505 (49.2%)52,101 (50.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Norfolk are Office & Administration (12,202 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (10,636 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Norfolk

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Norfolk
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,941 (46.5%)5,695 (53.5%)
Office & Administration2,951 (24.2%)9,251 (75.8%)
Total (Category)7,892 (34.6%)14,946 (65.4%)
Total (Overall)50,505 (49.2%)52,101 (50.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Norfolk are Construction & Extraction (5,206 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,899 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (62 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Norfolk

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Norfolk
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry55 (88.7%)7 (11.3%)
Construction & Extraction4,929 (94.7%)277 (5.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,653 (93.7%)246 (6.3%)
Total (Category)8,637 (94.2%)530 (5.8%)
Total (Overall)50,505 (49.2%)52,101 (50.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Norfolk are Production (4,690 | 4.6%), Material Moving (3,928 | 3.8%), and Transportation (3,542 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Norfolk

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Norfolk
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,305 (70.5%)1,385 (29.5%)
Transportation2,701 (76.3%)841 (23.7%)
Material Moving2,667 (67.9%)1,261 (32.1%)
Total (Category)8,673 (71.3%)3,487 (28.7%)
Total (Overall)50,505 (49.2%)52,101 (50.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Norfolk

Employment Industries in Norfolk

The major employment industries in Norfolk include Health Care & Social Assistance (14,494 | 14.1%), Retail Trade (11,761 | 11.5%), Educational Services (10,293 | 10.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (9,439 | 9.2%), and Public Administration (8,144 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Norfolk

Employment Industries by Sex in Norfolk

The Norfolk industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.4%), and Utilities (73.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.0%), Educational Services (67.1%), and Finance & Insurance (65.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Norfolk
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting74 (65.5%)39 (34.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5,307 (89.4%)632 (10.6%)
Manufacturing5,577 (72.7%)2,090 (27.3%)
Wholesale Trade1,253 (64.3%)697 (35.7%)
Retail Trade5,406 (46.0%)6,355 (54.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,334 (70.9%)1,366 (29.1%)
Utilities344 (73.2%)126 (26.8%)
Information1,003 (61.8%)621 (38.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,228 (34.6%)2,323 (65.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,007 (50.4%)989 (49.5%)
Professional & Scientific4,195 (55.1%)3,422 (44.9%)
Enterprise Management46 (40.4%)68 (59.7%)
Administrative & Support3,211 (52.6%)2,895 (47.4%)
Educational Services3,383 (32.9%)6,910 (67.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,186 (22.0%)11,308 (78.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation843 (52.2%)771 (47.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,251 (45.0%)5,188 (55.0%)
Public Administration4,836 (59.4%)3,308 (40.6%)
Total50,505 (49.2%)52,101 (50.8%)

Education in Norfolk

School Enrollment in Norfolk

The most common levels of schooling among the 60,674 students in Norfolk are college / undergraduate (20,479 | 33.8%), middle school (10,156 | 16.7%), and elementary school (9,880 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in Norfolk
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,1765.2%
Kindergarten3,2395.3%
Elementary School9,88016.3%
Middle School10,15616.7%
High School8,57714.1%
College / Undergraduate20,47933.8%
Graduate / Professional5,1678.5%
Total60,674100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norfolk

Out of a total of 60,674 students who are enrolled in schools in Norfolk, 9,283 (15.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 51,391 (84.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,085 (42.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,419 (94.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norfolk
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,491 (57.9%)1,085 (42.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,165 (82.0%)2,231 (18.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds11,226 (89.7%)1,288 (10.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,025 (92.5%)490 (7.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,419 (94.9%)290 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,357 (89.1%)1,021 (10.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,711 (82.3%)1,229 (17.7%)
35 Years and over2,995 (64.5%)1,651 (35.5%)
Total51,391 (84.7%)9,283 (15.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norfolk

Business (7,612 | 14.2%), social sciences (5,975 | 11.1%), arts & humanities (4,681 | 8.7%), education (4,439 | 8.3%), and engineering (4,042 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 53,766 individuals in Norfolk who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norfolk
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,0233.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,6946.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2,5094.7%
Psychology3,6826.9%
Social Sciences5,97511.1%
Engineering4,0427.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies6911.3%
Science & Technology4,0197.5%
Business7,61214.2%
Education4,4398.3%
Literature & Languages2,7285.1%
Liberal Arts & History3,1885.9%
Visual & Performing Arts2,3024.3%
Communications2,1814.1%
Arts & Humanities4,6818.7%
Total53,766100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Norfolk

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norfolk

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Norfolk are males with 2 vehicles (24,427, accounting for 41.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (19,157, making up 47.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norfolk
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,011 (5.1%)3,526 (6.8%)
1 Vehicle15,580 (26.4%)16,861 (32.6%)
2 Vehicles24,427 (41.4%)19,157 (37.0%)
3 Vehicles11,186 (19.0%)8,300 (16.0%)
4 Vehicles3,556 (6.0%)2,864 (5.5%)
5 or more Vehicles1,271 (2.1%)1,099 (2.1%)
Total59,031 (100.0%)51,807 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Norfolk

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Norfolk are 15 to 19 minutes (22,193 commuters, 19.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (20,187 commuters, 17.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (17,364 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Norfolk
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,9193.4%
5 to 9 Minutes11,5189.9%
10 to 14 Minutes17,31014.9%
15 to 19 Minutes22,19319.1%
20 to 24 Minutes20,18717.4%
25 to 29 Minutes8,7397.5%
30 to 34 Minutes17,36414.9%
35 to 39 Minutes2,4882.1%
40 to 44 Minutes2,7092.3%
45 to 59 Minutes4,5914.0%
60 to 89 Minutes2,8862.5%
90 or more Minutes2,3772.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Norfolk

The most common commute times in Norfolk are 15 to 19 minutes (12,178 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (10,015 commuters, 19.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Norfolk
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,413 (3.7%)1,506 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,502 (9.9%)5,016 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,651 (14.7%)7,659 (15.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes12,178 (18.5%)10,015 (19.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes11,084 (16.8%)9,103 (18.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,950 (7.5%)3,789 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes9,927 (15.1%)7,437 (14.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,336 (2.0%)1,152 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,710 (2.6%)999 (2.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,852 (4.3%)1,739 (3.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,656 (2.5%)1,230 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes1,570 (2.4%)807 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norfolk

The most frequent times of departure to work in Norfolk are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (8,483, 12.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,236, 12.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norfolk
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,886 (7.4%)2,123 (4.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,542 (6.9%)1,991 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,267 (9.5%)2,749 (5.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,483 (12.9%)4,787 (9.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6,535 (9.9%)3,805 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,195 (12.4%)6,236 (12.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,171 (7.9%)5,964 (11.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,897 (7.4%)5,695 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,257 (3.4%)3,309 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,527 (5.4%)3,869 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,578 (2.4%)1,572 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM996 (1.5%)924 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,752 (7.2%)3,873 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,743 (5.7%)3,555 (7.0%)
Total65,829 (100.0%)50,452 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Norfolk

Occupancy by Ownership in Norfolk

Of the total 93,797 dwellings in Norfolk, owner-occupied units account for 42,001 (44.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 51,796 (55.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Norfolk
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units42,00144.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units51,79655.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units93,797100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Norfolk

Occupancy by Household Size in Norfolk
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32,44534.6%
2-Person Household30,69932.7%
3-Person Household14,46115.4%
4+ Person Household16,19217.3%
Total Housing Units93,797100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norfolk

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norfolk
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household10,925 (33.7%)21,520 (66.3%)
2-Person Household15,863 (51.7%)14,836 (48.3%)
3-Person Household6,888 (47.6%)7,573 (52.4%)
4+ Person Household8,325 (51.4%)7,867 (48.6%)
Total Housing Units42,001 (44.8%)51,796 (55.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norfolk

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norfolk
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,193 (25.2%)6,508 (74.8%)
High School Diploma8,556 (39.8%)12,937 (60.2%)
College/Associate Degree13,207 (41.2%)18,857 (58.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,045 (57.2%)13,494 (42.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norfolk

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norfolk
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years28,69730.6%
35 to 44 Years16,07717.1%
45 to 54 Years13,33214.2%
55 to 64 Years15,83716.9%
65 to 74 Years12,12612.9%
75 to 84 Years5,6246.0%
85 Years and Over2,1042.2%
Total93,797100.0%

Housing Finances in Norfolk

Median Income by Occupancy in Norfolk

Median Income by Occupancy in Norfolk
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied42,001 (44.8%)$89,534
Renter-Occupied51,796 (55.2%)$42,716
Average93,797 (100.0%)$60,998

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norfolk

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norfolk
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000631 (1.5%)3,397 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999399 (0.9%)1,888 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999467 (1.1%)3,578 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,041 (2.5%)2,637 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999959 (2.3%)3,064 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,203 (5.2%)6,412 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,438 (8.2%)8,586 (16.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,337 (17.5%)9,936 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,624 (15.8%)5,357 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,790 (23.3%)4,777 (9.2%)
$150,000 or more9,112 (21.7%)2,164 (4.2%)
Total42,001 (100.0%)51,796 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norfolk

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norfolk
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300942 (2.2%)2,553 (4.9%)
$300 to $4993,123 (7.4%)1,587 (3.1%)
$500 to $7995,241 (12.5%)3,737 (7.2%)
$800 to $9992,496 (5.9%)7,987 (15.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4999,008 (21.4%)20,222 (39.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9999,995 (23.8%)10,184 (19.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,365 (12.8%)3,010 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,571 (6.1%)869 (1.7%)
$3,000 or more3,260 (7.8%)639 (1.2%)
Total42,001 (100.0%)51,796 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Norfolk

Housing Structures in Norfolk

Housing Structures in Norfolk
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached46,68449.8%
Single Unit, Attached7,3777.9%
2 Unit Apartments5,3775.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,1817.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,41610.0%
10 or more Apartments17,03518.2%
Mobile Home / Other7270.8%
Total93,797100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norfolk

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norfolk
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached36,453 (78.1%)10,231 (21.9%)
Single Unit, Attached2,221 (30.1%)5,156 (69.9%)
2 Unit Apartments599 (11.1%)4,778 (88.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments294 (4.1%)6,887 (95.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments515 (5.5%)8,901 (94.5%)
10 or more Apartments1,521 (8.9%)15,514 (91.1%)
Mobile Home / Other398 (54.7%)329 (45.3%)
Total42,001 (44.8%)51,796 (55.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norfolk

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norfolk
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room56 (0.1%)1,390 (2.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms991 (2.4%)11,820 (22.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms9,146 (21.8%)25,246 (48.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms17,886 (42.6%)10,287 (19.9%)
8 or more Rooms13,922 (33.2%)3,053 (5.9%)
Total42,001 (100.0%)51,796 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norfolk

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norfolk
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas21,485 (51.1%)12,706 (24.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas426 (1.0%)537 (1.0%)
Electricity18,208 (43.3%)36,766 (71.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,404 (3.3%)499 (1.0%)
Coal or Coke16 (0.0%)19 (0.0%)
All other Fuels275 (0.6%)496 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used187 (0.4%)773 (1.5%)
Total42,001 (100.0%)51,796 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Norfolk

Household Vehicle Usage in Norfolk
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,208 (2.9%)9,820 (19.0%)
1 Vehicle11,939 (28.4%)24,904 (48.1%)
2 Vehicles17,688 (42.1%)13,046 (25.2%)
3 or more Vehicles11,166 (26.6%)4,026 (7.8%)
Total42,001 (100.0%)51,796 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Norfolk

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Norfolk

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,29630,705
Median Property Value$239,100$260,000
Median Household Income$72,511$7,462
Monthly Housing Costs$624$3,248
Real Estate Taxes$2,567$1,617

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norfolk

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norfolk
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000745 (6.6%)663 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999465 (4.1%)348 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,573 (58.2%)18,514 (60.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,212 (19.6%)7,831 (25.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999716 (6.3%)1,971 (6.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999371 (3.3%)760 (2.5%)
$1,000,000 or more214 (1.9%)618 (2.0%)
Total11,296 (100.0%)30,705 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norfolk

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norfolk
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000373 (3.3%)422 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,302 (11.5%)657 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999823 (7.3%)1,165 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,108 (9.8%)1,380 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,277 (20.2%)2,330 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,838 (16.3%)5,060 (16.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,925 (17.0%)4,786 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more1,650 (14.6%)7,865 (25.6%)
Total11,296 (100.0%)30,705 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norfolk

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norfolk
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,144 (27.8%)99,766 (324.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,184 (19.3%)8,554 (27.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,517 (13.4%)8,826 (28.7%)
4.0x or more4,383 (38.8%)5,179 (16.9%)
Total11,296 (100.0%)30,705 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norfolk

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norfolk
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,013 (9.0%)145 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,458 (12.9%)1,999 (6.5%)
$800 to $1,4998,033 (71.1%)3,932 (12.8%)
Total11,296 (100.0%)30,705 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Norfolk

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norfolk

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norfolk
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years17,746 (94.9%)961 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years31,075 (94.7%)1,749 (5.3%)
19 to 25 Years20,792 (85.6%)3,503 (14.4%)
26 to 34 Years25,132 (80.8%)5,978 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years21,842 (85.2%)3,798 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years20,212 (89.9%)2,270 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years23,703 (90.2%)2,582 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years17,558 (99.0%)183 (1.0%)
75 Years and older10,568 (99.6%)42 (0.4%)
Total188,628 (89.9%)21,066 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norfolk

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norfolk
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born17,746 (94.9%)961 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen31,075 (94.7%)1,749 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen20,792 (85.6%)3,503 (14.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norfolk

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norfolk
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00028,681 (87.7%)4,030 (12.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99933,390 (87.5%)4,750 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99931,106 (87.2%)4,577 (12.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,831 (89.2%)2,994 (10.8%)
$100,000 and over63,354 (93.9%)4,120 (6.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norfolk

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norfolk
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,236 (44.0%)10,325 (55.2%)
6 to 18 Years13,573 (41.3%)18,754 (57.1%)
19 to 25 Years4,027 (16.6%)17,593 (72.4%)
25 to 34 Years7,480 (24.0%)19,290 (62.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,945 (23.2%)17,245 (67.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,989 (22.2%)16,788 (74.7%)
55 to 64 Years8,120 (30.9%)18,263 (69.5%)
65 to 74 Years16,627 (93.7%)10,276 (57.9%)
75 Years and over10,476 (98.7%)6,524 (61.5%)
Total79,473 (37.9%)135,058 (64.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norfolk

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norfolk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (1.2%)90 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years2,056 (12.4%)743 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,599 (9.3%)2,175 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,382 (18.1%)6,405 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,438 (30.7%)3,009 (30.7%)
75 Years and over1,803 (44.8%)3,232 (49.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Norfolk

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (1.2%)79 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years119 (0.7%)85 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years661 (2.4%)173 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,393 (4.0%)1,196 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years895 (11.3%)455 (4.6%)
75 Years and over752 (18.7%)985 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years84 (1.1%)54 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years126 (0.8%)259 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years308 (1.1%)279 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,308 (3.7%)1,291 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years455 (5.7%)539 (5.5%)
75 Years and over269 (6.7%)694 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,775 (10.7%)553 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,582 (5.7%)1,264 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,204 (6.3%)2,193 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years456 (5.7%)561 (5.7%)
75 Years and over552 (13.7%)1,075 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years38 (0.2%)124 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years186 (0.7%)628 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years3,864 (11.0%)3,724 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,417 (17.8%)2,250 (23.0%)
75 Years and over1,201 (29.8%)2,269 (34.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years274 (1.7%)211 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years287 (1.0%)207 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,260 (3.6%)1,183 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years530 (6.7%)524 (5.3%)
75 Years and over388 (9.6%)1,040 (15.8%)

Technology Access in Norfolk

Computing Device Access in Norfolk

Computing Device Access in Norfolk
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop70,93975.6%
Smartphone83,39588.9%
Tablet56,91360.7%
No Computing Device5,8886.3%
Total93,797100.0%

Internet Access in Norfolk

Internet Access in Norfolk
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1890.2%
Broadband Home66,02970.4%
Cellular Data Only12,35013.2%
Satellite Internet3,5283.8%
No Internet12,88513.7%
Total93,797100.0%

Norfolk Summary

Norfolk, Virginia is a city located in the southeastern part of the state, on the Elizabeth River. It is the second-largest city in Virginia, and the 44th-largest city in the United States. Norfolk is a major port city, and is home to the world’s largest naval base, Naval Station Norfolk. The city has a population of approximately 244,000 people, and is the core of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, which has a population of 1.7 million people.

History

The area that is now Norfolk was first settled by Native Americans in the late 1600s. The first European settlers arrived in the early 1700s, and the city was officially founded in 1705. The city was named after Norfolk, England, and was initially a port town. During the American Revolution, Norfolk was a major port for the British, and was the site of several battles.
In the 19th century, Norfolk became an important port for the Confederacy during the Civil War. The city was the site of several battles, and was occupied by Union forces in 1862. After the war, Norfolk was a major center of commerce and industry, and was home to several large shipyards.

Geography

Norfolk is located in the southeastern part of Virginia, on the Elizabeth River. The city is bordered by the cities of Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. The city is located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. The city has a total area of 96.3 square miles, of which, 90.3 square miles is land and 6.0 square miles is water.

Economy

Norfolk’s economy is largely based on the military, shipping, and tourism. The city is home to the world’s largest naval base, Naval Station Norfolk, which is the largest employer in the city. The city is also home to several large shipyards, and is a major port for cargo and cruise ships. The city is also a major tourist destination, with attractions such as the Virginia Zoo, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and the Nauticus Maritime Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Norfolk had a population of 244,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% African American, 33.3% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian, and 1.3% other. The median household income was $41,000, and the median family income was $50,000. The city’s poverty rate was 22.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Norfolk?
Total Population of Norfolk is 236,973.
What is the Total Male Population of Norfolk?
Total Male Population of Norfolk is 120,733.
What is the Total Female Population of Norfolk?
Total Female Population of Norfolk is 116,240.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Norfolk?
There are 103.87 Males per 100 Females in Norfolk.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Norfolk?
There are 96.28 Females per 100 Males in Norfolk.
What is the Median Population Age in Norfolk?
Median Population Age in Norfolk is 32.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Norfolk
Average Family Size in Norfolk is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Norfolk
Average Household Size in Norfolk is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Norfolk?
Per Capita income in Norfolk is $35,761.
What is the Median Family Income in Norfolk?
Median Family Income in Norfolk is $76,346.
What is the Median Household income in Norfolk?
Median Household Income in Norfolk is $60,998.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Norfolk?
Income or Wage Gap in Norfolk is 25.6%.
Women in Norfolk earn 74.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Norfolk?
Family Income Deficit in Norfolk is $11,395.
Families that are below poverty line in Norfolk earn $11,395 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Norfolk?
Inequality or Gini Index in Norfolk is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Norfolk?
There are 135,377 People in the Labor Forcein in Norfolk.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Norfolk?
70.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Norfolk.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Norfolk?
Unemployment Rate in Norfolk is 6.7%.