Norfolk County Demographics

A map of Norfolk County's Population by Race

Norfolk County, Virginia had a population of 238,005 in 2020. It was 40.8% White, 39.3% Black, 3.7% Asian, 9.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Norfolk County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Norfolk County is the 9th most populous county of the 133 counties in Virginia.

Norfolk County's White Population

97,205 residents of Norfolk County identify as White, or 40.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Norfolk County less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Norfolk County is ranked #120 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk County is more White than neighboring Portsmouth County (35.7% White), and Hampton County (36% White). Norfolk County is less White than neighboring Poquoson County (87.8% White), Chesapeake County (54.4% White), and Virginia Beach County (58.7% White).

Norfolk County's Black Population

93,553 residents of Norfolk County identify as Black, or 39.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norfolk County considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Norfolk County is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk County is more Black than neighboring Poquoson County (0.9% Black), Chesapeake County (28.4% Black), and Virginia Beach County (18% Black). Norfolk County is less Black than neighboring Portsmouth County (52.7% Black), and Hampton County (48.6% Black).

Norfolk County's Asian Population

8,828 residents of Norfolk County identify as Asian, or 3.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norfolk County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Norfolk County is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk County is more Asian than neighboring Portsmouth County (1.3% Asian), Hampton County (2.5% Asian), Poquoson County (2% Asian), and Chesapeake County (3.6% Asian). Norfolk County is less Asian than neighboring Virginia Beach County (7.3% Asian).

Norfolk County's Hispanic Population

23,130 residents of Norfolk County identify as Hispanic, or 9.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norfolk County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Norfolk County is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk County is more Hispanic than neighboring Portsmouth County (4.5% Hispanic), Hampton County (6.1% Hispanic), Poquoson County (3.7% Hispanic), Chesapeake County (7.1% Hispanic), and Virginia Beach County (8.8% Hispanic).

Norfolk County's Native American/Other Population

2,638 residents of Norfolk County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Norfolk County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Norfolk County is ranked #15 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Portsmouth County (1% Native American/Other), Poquoson County (0.8% Native American/Other), Chesapeake County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Virginia Beach County (1% Native American/Other). Norfolk County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton County (1.2% Native American/Other).

Norfolk County's Multiracial Population

12,651 residents of Norfolk County identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norfolk County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Norfolk County is ranked #14 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk County is more Multiracial than neighboring Portsmouth County (4.9% Multiracial), and Poquoson County (4.8% Multiracial). Norfolk County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hampton County (5.6% Multiracial), Chesapeake County (5.6% Multiracial), and Virginia Beach County (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.