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Norfolk, VA is a lively city with a population of 238,556 and a population density of 4,557 people per square mile. The city is located along the Elizabeth River in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, and is a great place to live with plenty of year-round outdoor activities and organizations to explore. Local businesses include Waterside District, MacArthur Center, Ghent Business Association, and Freemason Harbor Marina. Outdoor activities such as kayaking on the Elizabeth River or taking a stroll through Town Point Park provide fun for visitors and locals alike. Organizations like Downtown Norfolk Council help support the community by providing networking opportunities for local business owners in the area. Finally, local sporting events such as Old Dominion University games provide entertainment for everyone!

The population in Norfolk is 238,556. There are 4,478 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Norfolk is 30.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Norfolk is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Norfolk
- 38.8% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 26.1% are married with children
- 27.3% have children, but are single
Race in Norfolk

- 43.6% are White
- 41.2% are Black
- 3.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 7.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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