Demographics in Norfolk, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Norfolk?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

235,037

Male

119,273

50.7%

Female

115,764

49.3%

Median Age

32.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

44.0%

Black

39.8%

Hispanic

9.9%

Asian

3.7%

Two or More

8.0%

Other

3.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

21.1%

High School or Higher

37.2%

Foreign Born

7.7%

Veterans

9.9%

Married

32.1%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Norfolk, VA has a population of 235,037 with a median age of 32.4. The racial makeup is 44.0% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 39.8% Black, 3.7% Asian. About 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.7%.