Norfolk, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Norfolk, Virginia Info Snack

Population
244,300
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty
17.8%
Median Home
$215,800
Median Income
$53,026
Median Rent
$1,077

Norfolk SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
8.5

Norfolk, VA Crime Report

8,134
Total Crimes
3,354.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
42.97%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Norfolk
/ 100k People
Virginia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 8,134 3,354.0 1,665.1 2,346.0
Violent Crime 1,543 636.2 208.7 387.8
Murder 49 20.2 6.1 6.5
Robbery 259 106.8 34.3 73.9
Aggravated Assault 1,132 466.8 141.7 279.7
Property Crime 6,591 2,717.8 1,456.4 1,958.2
Burglary 519 214.0 133.5 314.2
Larceny 5,282 2,178.0 1,196.6 1,398.0
Car Theft 790 325.8 126.3 246.0

Norfolk, VA Cost Of Living

107
Norfolk's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Norfolk Virginia National Average
Overall 107 106 100
Services 108 99 100
Groceries 100 98 100
Health 110 98 100
Housing 105 131 100
Transportation 108 93 100
Utilities 109 96 100

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Rankings for Norfolk in Virginia

Map Of Norfolk, VA

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Population over time in Norfolk

Year Population % Change
2020 244,300 -0.5%
2019 245,592 -0.1%
2018 245,752 0.0%
2017 245,724 0.1%
2016 245,452 0.3%
2015 244,745 0.3%
2014 244,090 0.4%
2013 243,056 0.5%
2012 241,943 -0.1%
2011 242,143 -

Race / Ethnicity in Norfolk

White
43.1% (105,247)
African American
40.1% (97,851)
American Indian
0.2% (518)
Asian
3.6% (8,726)
Hawaiian
0.0% (106)
Other
0.3% (849)
Two Or More
4.3% (10,551)
Hispanic
8.4% (20,452)
Race Norfolk VA USA
White 43.1% 61.2% 60.1%
African American 40.1% 18.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 3.6% 6.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 8.4% 9.5% 18.2%

Gender in Norfolk

Female
47.8% (116,819)
Male
52.2% (127,481)
Gender Norfolk VA USA
Female 47.8% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 52.2% 49.2% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Norfolk for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (9,772)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (21,987)
High School / GED
25.0% (61,075)
Some College
25.0% (61,075)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (19,544)
Bachelor's Degree
18.0% (43,974)
Master's Degree
8.0% (19,544)
Professional Degree
2.0% (4,886)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (2,443)
Education Norfolk VA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 25.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 25.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 13.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Norfolk, Virginia

Less than $10,000
8.4% (2,063,752)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (1,110,852)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (2,390,313)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.9% (2,656,207)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.2% (3,224,340)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.4% (4,751,386)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (3,010,641)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.5% (3,051,358)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (1,180,809)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (990,338)
Income Norfolk VA USA
Less than $10,000 8.4% 4.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 3.3% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 7.0% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.9% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.4% 16.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 17.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 9.0% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 11.6% 8.3%

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