Norfolk Population

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 2023 is estimated to be 237,374, 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.

• Contents
• Population Ranking
• Population by Age
• Population by Race
• Nativity by Place of Birth
• Housing

Below is the Norfolk population by year:

Year	Population	Change %
2010	242,998
2011	243,632	0.26
2012	246,141	1.03
2013	245,449	-0.28
2014	246,587	0.46
2015	246,534	-0.02
2016	245,843	-0.28
2017	244,922	-0.37
2018	244,076	-0.35
2019	242,742	-0.55
2020	238,005	-1.95
2021 *	235,089	-1.225
2022 *	236,732	0.69
2023 *	237,374	0.27

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 2022 is estimated to be 236,732, and in 2021 is estimated to be 235,089.

Age Group	Population	Percent
0 -5	15,354	6.3%
5 - 9	13,068	5.4%
10 - 14	12,388	5.1%
15 - 19	17,416	7.2%
20 - 24	32,351	13.3%
25 - 34	45,947	18.9%
35 - 44	28,126	11.6%
45 - 54	23,199	9.6%
55 - 59	12,857	5.3%
60 - 64	13,782	5.7%
65 - 74	17,246	7.1%
75 - 84	7,503	3.1%
85 and over	3,505	1.4%

Source: 2019 US population by age estimates

Norfolk Population by Race

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 Race	242,742	Percent
White	114,295	47.1%
Black or African American	100,025	41.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native	816	0.3%
Asian Population	8,913	3.7%
Asian Indian	2,031	0.8%
Chinese	800	0.3%
Filipino	4,567	1.9%
Japanese	149	0.1%
Other Asian Population	681
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	45	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	20,535	8.5%
Mexican	6,318	2.6%
Puerto Rican	2,944	1.2%
Cuban	714	0.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino	10,559

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 Birth	Population
Native	225,263
Born in state of residence	123,419
Born in other state in the United States	97,355
Northeast	24,065
Midwest	18,542
South	40,978
West	13,770
Born outside the United States	4,489
Puerto Rico	706
U.S. Island Areas	207
Born abroad of American parent(s)	3,576
Foreign born
Born outside of United States	17,479
Naturalized U.S. citizen	9,753
Europe	1,087
Asia	3,689
Africa	2,027
Oceania	0
Latin America	2,906
Northern America	44
Foreigner
Not a U.S. citizen	7,726
Europe	605
Asia	2,178
Africa	431
Oceania	63
Latin America	4,075
Northern America	374

Source: US Census 2019 estimates

Norfolk Housing

According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Norfolk, Virginia are 98,476, Occupied housing units are 88,387, Rental vacancy rate is 7. Percentage of occupancy is 90, 39.50% of houses are owner occupied and 50.25% of houses are renter occupied in Norfolk. There are 48.19 percent of one-unit detached, 7.61 percent of one-units attached, 4.74 percent of two-unit houses, 8.39 percent of three or four unit homes. 0.84 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 35.28 percent are available with one vehicle, 30.07 percent are available with two vehicles, 13.63 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 10.77 percent are no vehicles available.

Housing	Units
Total housing units	98,476
Occupied housing units	88,387
Occupied housing units percent	90
Rental vacancy rate	7
Structure Type	Units
1-unit, detached	47,454
1-unit attached	7,497
2 units	4,670
3 or 4 units	8,263
Mobile home	826
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0
Owner-occupied	38,901
Renter-occupied	49,486
Average household size of owner-occupied unit	3
Average household size of renter-occupied unit	2

Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

Norfolk Housing Market

The median value of housing unit in Norfolk, Virginia is $218,000, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 1.20 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 1.02 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 4.12 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 10.30 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 12.71 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 6.92 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 2.87 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.35 percent are over one million and above.

Housing unit value	Units
Less than $50,000	1,183
$50,000 to $99,999	1,009
$100,000 to $149,999	4,057
$150,000 to $199,999	10,143
$200,000 to $299,999	12,520
$300,000 to $499,999	6,819
$500,000 to $999,999	2,826
$1,000,000 or more	344
Median (dollars)	218,000

Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

Norfolk Housing Mortgage

According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,544, 0.13 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 3.16 percent pay between $500 to $999, 10.24 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 9.11 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 2.91 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 1.39 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 2.02 percent pay between $3,000 or more.

The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $562, 0.74 percent of homes pay less than $250, 1.23 percent pays between $250 to $399, 4.23 percent pay between $400 to $599, 2.07 percent pays between $600 to $799, 0.77 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 1.48 pays between $1000 or more.

Monthly Owner costs with mortgage	Units
Less than $500	130
$500 to $999	3,116
$1,000 to $1,499	10,083
$1,500 to $1,999	8,968
$2,000 to $2,499	2,864
$2,500 to $2,999	1,366
$3,000 or more	1,985
Median (dollars)	1,544
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage	Units
Less than $250	727
$250 to $399	1,212
$400 to $599	4,161
$600 to $799	2,038
$800 to $999	760
$1,000 or more	1,456
Median (dollars)	562

Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

Norfolk Rental

Total number of Norfolk rental homes or apartments are 49,486, occupied by Renter, The median value of Norfolk average rental rate is $1,021. 9.02 percent of homes are under $500, 38.52 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 47.93 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 2.80 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.55 percent are above $3000.

        

Rental	Units
Less than $500	4,465
$500 to $999	19,063
$1,000 to $1,499	16,387
$1,500 to $1,999	7,332
$2,000 to $2,499	1,016
$2,500 to $2,999	368
$3,000 or more	270
Median (dollars)	1,021

Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates