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Norfolk Population 2024

Norfolk is an independent city in the Virginia State of the United States, located in the southeastern part of Virginia at the cross of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. Norfolk population in 2024 is estimated to be 237,779, covers city area of 96.40 sq mi (249.68 sq km), ranks second populous city in Virginia State. It is part of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metropolitan area. The Norfolk city is the central business district, while the Virginia Beach oceanside resort district. Norfolk ranks sixteenth most dangerous cities in Virginia.

Below is the Norfolk population by year:

YearPopulationChange %
2010242,998
2011243,6320.26
2012246,1411.03
2013245,449-0.28
2014246,5870.46
2015246,534-0.02
2016245,843-0.28
2017244,922-0.37
2018244,076-0.35
2019242,742-0.55
2020238,005-1.95
2021 *235,089-1.225
2022 *236,7320.69
2023 *237,6120.37
2024 *237,7790.07
Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated


Norfolk Population Ranking & Density

As per 2020 Census, Norfolk population is 238,005, an decrease of 4,798 people(-2%) compared to 2010 census, Ranks ninety-fourth city in the United States.


Norfolk Population by Age

According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Norfolk population is 242,742, out of these 126,801 are male, 115,941 are female, The sex ratio of Norfolk is 109. The median age of the Norfolk population is 31.1, Norfolk population by age are, under 18 years is 46,858, 16 years and over is 199,438, 18 years and over is 195,884, 21 years and over is 176,900, 65 years and over is 36,192. 52.2% are male, 47.8% are female, Population of Norfolk by age percent-wise is, 19.3% are under 18 years old, 82.2% are 16 years and over, 80.7% are 18 years and over, 72.9% are 21 years and over, 11.6% are 65 years and over. There are total 98,476 housing units, The voting population of Norfolk are 188,326, out of these 98,840 are male voters, 89,486 are female voters, 52.5% are male, 47.5% are female. Norfolk population in 2023 is estimated to be 237,374, population in 2022 is estimated to be 236,732, and in 2021 is estimated to be 235,089.

Age GroupPopulationPercent
0 -515,3546.3%
5 - 913,0685.4%
10 - 1412,3885.1%
15 - 1917,4167.2%
20 - 2432,35113.3%
25 - 3445,94718.9%
35 - 4428,12611.6%
45 - 5423,1999.6%
55 - 5912,8575.3%
60 - 6413,7825.7%
65 - 7417,2467.1%
75 - 847,5033.1%
85 and over3,5051.4%
Source: 2019 US population by age estimates


Norfolk Population by Race

According to 2019 population of Norfolk by race are:

White Population

White population in Norfolk, Virginia are 114,295, percentage wise 47.1 percent are whites.

Black Population

Black population in Norfolk, Virginia are 100,025, percentage wise 41.2 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Norfolk, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.

Asian Population

Asian population in Norfolk are 8,913, percentage wise 3.7 percent are asians, out of these 2,031 are Asian Indians, 800 are Chinese, 4,567 are Filipinos, 149 are Japanese, 372 are Korean, 313 are Vietnamese and 681 are other Asian nationals.

Hispanic Population

Hispanic population in Norfolk, Virginia are 20,535. Percentage wise 8.5 percent are hispanics, out of these 6,318 are Mexican people, 2,944 are Puerto Ricans, 714 are Cubans, and 10,559 are other Hispanic or Latinos.

Population by Race242,742Percent
White114,29547.1%
Black or African American100,02541.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native8160.3%
Asian Population8,9133.7%
Asian Indian2,0310.8%
Chinese8000.3%
Filipino4,5671.9%
Japanese1490.1%
Other Asian Population681
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander450.0%
Hispanic or Latino20,5358.5%
Mexican6,3182.6%
Puerto Rican2,9441.2%
Cuban7140.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino10,559
Source: US Census population estimates(2019)


Nativity by Place of Birth

According to 2019 estimates, Norfolk native population is 225,263, out of these 123,419 born in the Virginia state and 97,355 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 17,479, out of these 9,753 are Naturalised US citizen, 1,087 are in Europe, 3,689 in Asia, 2,027 in Africa, 2,906 in Latin America and 44 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Norfolk are 7,726, out of these 605 are from Europe, 2,178 are from Asia, 431 from Africa, 4,075 are from Latin America and 374 are from Northern America.

Nativity by Place of BirthPopulation
Native225,263
Born in state of residence123,419
Born in other state in the United States97,355
Northeast24,065
Midwest18,542
South40,978
West13,770
Born outside the United States4,489
Puerto Rico706
U.S. Island Areas207
Born abroad of American parent(s)3,576
Foreign born
Born outside of United States17,479
Naturalized U.S. citizen9,753
Europe1,087
Asia3,689
Africa2,027
Oceania0
Latin America2,906
Northern America44
Foreigner
Not a U.S. citizen7,726
Europe605
Asia2,178
Africa431
Oceania63
Latin America4,075
Northern America374
Source: US Census 2019 estimates

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