Norfolk city's estimated 2026 population is 230,921 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Norfolk city is the 10th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 243,019 and has seen a growth of -4.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.7 years
Female: 34.5 years
Male: 31.1 years
There are 186,060 adults, (30,440 of whom are seniors) in Norfolk city.
Female: 115,262 (49.3%)
Male: 118,334 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Norfolk city 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.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100,966 | 43.22% |
| Black or African American | 92,432 | 39.57% |
| Two or more races | 20,946 | 8.97% |
| Other race | 8,939 | 3.83% |
| Asian | 8,544 | 3.66% |
| Native American | 1,544 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 225 | 0.1% |
Norfolk city's average per capita income is $47,827. Household income levels show a median of $66,109. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%.
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 |
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