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South Norfolk

Virginia · Chesapeake · 26,025 residents · 8.76 sq mi
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South Norfolk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,918. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $240,221. Households here earn about 32% less than the Chesapeake median. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up South Norfolk; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,025
Population density
2,971 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,918
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,529
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,221
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,353
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic28%(7,280)
Black50.1%(13,026)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(3,523)
Asian2.3%(600)
Other6.1%(1,596)
Diversity Score81.1%(21,100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28%(7,280)
Black50.1%(13,026)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(3,523)
Asian2.3%(600)
Other6.1%(1,596)
Diversity Score81.1%(21,100)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
6.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$65,259+1%
Home value$515,287+115%
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Home value$1,107,752+361%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia?

South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia has about 26,025 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia?

The typical household in South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $64,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?

In South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $240,221, and the typical rent is about $1,353 a month.

How educated are people in South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia?

About 15.8% of people in South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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