2023 ACS Census Data · Population 235,037
Norfolk city is a mid-sized county in Virginia with a population of 235,037. The median household income is $64,017, near the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3%, median home value is $271,900, and 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 35% above the national average.
Population
235,037
2023 estimate
Rank #298 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,017
Household
Rank #1544 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$271,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #643 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
32.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #552 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% below Virginia avg·2% below national avg
Poverty Rate
33% below Virginia avg·15% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% below Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,433
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
2% below Virginia avg·30% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% above Virginia avg·34% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
35% below Virginia avg·37% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
56% below Virginia avg·67% below national avg
Housing Units
102,542
Households
94,457
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,846
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% above Virginia avg·35% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.5%
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