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Downtown

Virginia · Norfolk · 7,408 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $405,427. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown; 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 32.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,408
Population density
8,277 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,692
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,163
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,427
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,684
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.0%
78.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(4,131)
Black22.2%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(673)
Asian5.9%(439)
Other7%(521)
Diversity Score77.9%(5,770)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(4,131)
Black22.2%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(673)
Asian5.9%(439)
Other7%(521)
Diversity Score77.9%(5,770)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
Female
42.1%
Foreign born
16.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Norfolk

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Places similar to Downtown

Verdugo Viejo
Pop 8,761
Cypress Park
Pop 7,965
Southcrest
Pop 6,534
South Harrison
Pop 6,541
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DOWNTOWN VS
Verdugo Viejo
Income$77,703same
Home value$700,538+73%
Population8,761+18%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Cypress Park
Income$81,457+5%
Home value$908,801+124%
Population7,965+8%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Southcrest
Income$75,389−3%
Home value$605,342+49%
Population6,534−12%
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DOWNTOWN VS
South Harrison
Income$80,258+3%
Home value$306,133−24%
Population6,541−12%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia?

Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia has about 7,408 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia?

The typical household in Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia earns about $77,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia expensive?

In Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia, the median home is worth about $405,427, and the typical rent is about $1,684 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia?

About 62.8% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia?

About 6.9% of people in Downtown, Norfolk, 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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