Norfolk city, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Norfolk city has a population of 233,596 residents and a median age of 32.7 years, making it the #304 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.5%. The median home value is $289,900, and the median household income is $66,109, which is 12% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Norfolk city, 33.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 0.7% below the national average, ranking #549 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Norfolk city is 73.3 years. 19.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.3% of adults in Norfolk city smoke , 40.0% are obese , and 21.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 43.2 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Norfolk city is 16.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.1 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
25.2% of children in Norfolk city live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 21.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Norfolk city is 47.7%. The mean commute time is 25.1 min, which is 9.1% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Norfolk city voted Democratic with a margin of 41.5%. The vote was 70% Dem / 28.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.1 toward Republicans .
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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.