About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Norfolk by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Norfolk. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Norfolk by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Norfolk. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Norfolk.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (15,849) | Female # 20-24 years (11,008). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Norfolk population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Norfolk is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Norfolk is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Norfolk for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Norfolk Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Norfolk city, VA (VANORF5POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Norfolk City, VA; Virginia Beach; VA; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Norfolk County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Norfolk County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Norfolk County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Norfolk County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Norfolk County, MA was for the group of age 55 to 59 years years with a population of 52,790 (7.29%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Norfolk County, MA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 14,362 (1.98%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Norfolk County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Norfolk County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Norfolk County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Norfolk population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Norfolk across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Norfolk was 230,930, a 0.70% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Norfolk population was 232,558, a decline of 0.98% compared to a population of 234,862 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Norfolk decreased by 3,715. In this period, the peak population was 246,756 in the year 2014. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Norfolk is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Norfolk population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Norfolk Population by Year. You can refer the same here

In 2021, the population of the Virginia-Norfolk-Newport News metropolitan area in the United States was about 1.8 million people. This was somewhat similar to the previous year, when the population was also about 1.8 million people.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Norfolk population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Norfolk. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Norfolk by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Norfolk.

Key observations

The largest age group in Norfolk, VA was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 32,610 (13.67%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Norfolk, VA was the 80-84 years with a population of 2,513 (1.05%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Norfolk is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Norfolk total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Norfolk Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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The City of Norfolk is committed to using data to inform decisions and allocate resources. An important source of data is input from residents about their priorities and satisfaction with the services we provide. Norfolk last conducted a citywide survey of residents in 2022.

To provide up-to-date information regarding resident priorities and satisfaction, Norfolk contracted with ETC Institute to conduct a survey of residents. This survey was conducted in May and June 2024; surveys were sent via the U.S. Postal Service, and respondents were given the choice of responding by mail or online. This survey represents a random and statistically valid sample of residents from across the city, including each Ward. ETC Institute monitored responses and followed up to ensure all sections of the city were represented. Additionally, an opportunity was provided for residents not included in the random sample to take the survey and express their views. This dataset includes all random sample survey data including demographic information; it excludes free-form comments to protect privacy. It is grouped by Question Category, Question, Response, Demographic Question, and Demographic Question Response. This dataset will be updated every two years.

Norfolk City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Norfolk city, VA was 8541.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Norfolk City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Norfolk city, VA reached a record high of 8913.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 7226.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Norfolk City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Norfolk city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

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Norfolk City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Norfolk city, VA was 91781.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Norfolk City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Norfolk city, VA reached a record high of 104215.00000 in January of 2010 and a record low of 91781.00000 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Norfolk City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Norfolk city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

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