Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

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2020 Population

227,028

0.279% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

30.7

0.327% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.6%

6.44% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,592

2.92% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$211,600

4.75% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

120,771

1.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA had a population of 227k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $52,592. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA declined from 227,663 to 227,028, a −0.279% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,100 to $52,592, a 2.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.42%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), and White (Hispanic) (3.29%).

10.6% of the households in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are Old Dominion University (5,429 degrees awarded in 2021), Norfolk State University (843 degrees), and Tidewater Tech-Trades (232919) (438 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was $211,600, and the homeownership rate was 44.5%.

Most people in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA borders Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (North) PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, Hampton City PUMA, VA, and Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 227k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.34% of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (16.7k people).

In 2020, there were 1.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.8k people) in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are Spanish (11,085 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (3,599 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,351 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

108,413

Women

47.8%

118,520

Men

52.2%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 226,933 inhabitants, with 52.2% men, and 47.8% women.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

96.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.6% of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.8k ± 696
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
92k ± 1.22k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10k ± 1.03k

8.63%

Hispanic Population

19.6k people

8.63% of the people in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are hispanic (19.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
3,274 ± 1,395 people
Honduras
1,211 ± 852 people
Jamaica
842 ± 711 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Philippines, the natal country of 3,274 Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents, followed by Honduras with 1,211 and Jamaica with 842.

Foreign-Born Population

7.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.7k people

7.39%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

As of 2020, 7.34% of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents (16.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 7.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,085 households (5.23%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
3,599 households (1.7%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,351 households (0.637%)

10.6% of the households in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 5.23% of the households in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
11,616 ± 864
Vietnam
4,177 ± 394
Gulf War (1990s)
3,687 ± 406

Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA employs 121k people. The largest industries in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are U. S. Navy (25,333 people), Restaurants & Food Services (8,438 people), and Construction (5,830 people), and the highest paying industries are Rail transportation ($119,151), Air transportation ($116,125), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($93,018).

Males in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,300. The income inequality in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,960

Women

43%

68,811

Men

57%

The workforce of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in 2020 was 120,771 people, with 43% woman, and 57% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

121k

2020 Value

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 120k employees to 121k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, are Military, rank not specified (5,733 people), Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (3,022 people), and Cashiers (2,976 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

121k

2020 Value

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 120k employees to 121k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, are U. S. Navy (25,333 people), Restaurants & Food Services (8,438 people), and Construction (5,830 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,250

Median earning men ± $1,311

$27,550

Median earning women ± $1,352

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($53,624), Manufacturing ($45,339), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,144).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($48,838), Construction ($44,761), and Manufacturing ($37,588).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA awarded 7,029 degrees. The student population of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 24,822 male students and 35,404 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are White (3,074 and 44.9%), followed by Black or African American (2,342 and 34.2%), Hispanic or Latino (511 and 7.47%), and Two or More Races (452 and 6.61%).

The largest universities in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Old Dominion University (5,429 and 77.2%), Norfolk State University (843 and 12%), and Tidewater Tech-Trades (232919) (438 and 6.23%).

The most popular majors in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are General Psychology (444 and 6.32%), Registered Nursing (345 and 4.91%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (334 and 4.75%).

The median tuition cost in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA for a public four year colleges is $6,391 for in-state students and $21,792 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 60,226 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 60,226 students enrolled in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 24,346 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
432 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
333 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
278 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was General Psychology with 432 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Old Dominion University
5,429 degrees awarded
Norfolk State University
843 degrees awarded
Tidewater Tech-Trades (232919)
438 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Old Dominion University with 5,429 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,877 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, which is 0.693 times less than the 4,152 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,074 degrees mean that there were 1.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,342 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($16,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,821) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,212) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.812% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in 2020 were Some college (56.6k), High School or Equivalent (52.1k), and Bachelors Degree (26.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was $211,600 in 2020, which is 0.921 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $202,000 to $211,600, a 4.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is 44.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is $52,592. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $166,088, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $159,301 and $150,691.

Housing

Property

$211,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,541

$36,210

Median Property Taxes

±$1,350

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.5%

Homeownership

2020

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 44.5% of the housing units in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $166,088, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $159,301 and $150,691.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,592

Median Household Income

± $1,129

81.3k

Number of Households

± 2,062

In 2020, the median household income of the 81.3k households in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew to $52,592 from the previous year's value of $51,100.

The following chart displays the households in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

In 2020, the income inequality in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.889% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Walked (9.88%)
Carpooled (8.26%)

In 2020, 72.1% of workers in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.88%) and those who carpooled to work (8.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA (35.5k out of 202k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.4% of the population of Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 36.2% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 7.8% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 11.6% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 28.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

36.2%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

7.8%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

11.6%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA declined by 4.76% from 12.2% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.