Norfolk city's estimated 2026 population is 230,559 with a growth rate of -0.12% 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 -5.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Norfolk city includes 44% White, 39.8% Black or African American, 3.89% other race, 3.66% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (44%)
Black or African American (39.8%)
Two or more races (8.03%)
Other race (3.89%)
Asian (3.66%)
Native American (0.49%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103,421 | 44% |
| Black or African American | 93,540 | 39.8% |
| Two or more races | 18,877 | 8.03% |
| Other race | 9,132 | 3.89% |
| Asian | 8,610 | 3.66% |
| Native American | 1,163 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 294 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Norfolk city's average per capita income is $45,772. Household income levels show a median of $64,017. The poverty rate stands at 17.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,161 | $136,797 |
| Families | $81,328 | $106,551 |
| Households | $64,017 | $88,032 |
| Non Families | $45,806 | $60,557 |
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