Norfolk city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51710 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 233,596 | — | #304 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,109 | -12.0% | #1,526 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.7 years | -15.9% | #3,096 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $289,900 | +2.8% | #678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,321 | +13.6% | #393 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.9% | #2,215 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Norfolk city has a population of 233,596, making it the #304 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Norfolk city is $66,109, ranking #1,526 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Norfolk city is $289,900 (+2.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,321/mo and the homeownership rate is 46.3%.
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90.9% of residents in Norfolk city have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Norfolk city, Virginia
Norfolk city, Virginia has a total population of 233,596, making it the 304th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Norfolk city is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Norfolk city is $66,109, which ranks #1,526 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Norfolk city is $289,900, 2.8% above the national median. Renters in Norfolk city pay a median gross rent of $1,321 per month. The homeownership rate is 46.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Norfolk city, 33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Norfolk city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 41.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (38.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%).
All data for Norfolk city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.