Norfolk, VA Demographics
A map of Norfolk's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 97,205 | 40.8% |
Black | 93,553 | 39.3% |
Hispanic | 23,130 | 9.7% |
Multiracial | 12,651 | 5.3% |
Asian | 8,828 | 3.7% |
Native American/Other | 2,638 | 1.1% |
Norfolk, 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, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norfolk is the 4th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Norfolk's White Population
97,205 residents of Norfolk identify as White, or 40.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Norfolk less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norfolk is ranked #568 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Norfolk is more White than neighboring Portsmouth (35.7% White), and Hampton (36% White). Norfolk is less White than neighboring Poquoson (87.8% White), Bethel Manor (53.9% White), and Chesapeake (54.4% White).
Norfolk's Black Population
93,553 residents of Norfolk identify as Black, or 39.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norfolk considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norfolk is ranked #70 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Norfolk is more Black than neighboring Poquoson (0.9% Black), Bethel Manor (16% Black), and Chesapeake (28.4% Black). Norfolk is less Black than neighboring Portsmouth (52.7% Black), and Hampton (48.6% Black).
Norfolk's Asian Population
8,828 residents of Norfolk identify as Asian, or 3.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norfolk roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norfolk is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Norfolk is more Asian than neighboring Portsmouth (1.3% Asian), Hampton (2.5% Asian), Poquoson (2% Asian), Bethel Manor (3.5% Asian), and Chesapeake (3.6% Asian).
Norfolk's Hispanic Population
23,130 residents of Norfolk identify as Hispanic, or 9.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norfolk roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norfolk is ranked #172 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Norfolk is more Hispanic than neighboring Portsmouth (4.5% Hispanic), Hampton (6.1% Hispanic), Poquoson (3.7% Hispanic), and Chesapeake (7.1% Hispanic). Norfolk is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethel Manor (15.8% Hispanic).
Norfolk's Native American/Other Population
2,638 residents of Norfolk 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norfolk is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Norfolk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Portsmouth (1% Native American/Other), Poquoson (0.8% Native American/Other), and Chesapeake (0.9% Native American/Other). Norfolk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton (1.2% Native American/Other), and Bethel Manor (1.7% Native American/Other).
Norfolk's Multiracial Population
12,651 residents of Norfolk identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norfolk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norfolk is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Norfolk is more Multiracial than neighboring Portsmouth (4.9% Multiracial), and Poquoson (4.8% Multiracial). Norfolk is less Multiracial than neighboring Hampton (5.6% Multiracial), Bethel Manor (9.1% Multiracial), and Chesapeake (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.