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Northside

Virginia · Norfolk · 8,626 residents · 1.352 sq mi
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The short version

Northside has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $278,272. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Northside; 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 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,626
Population density
6,380 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,163
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,282
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,272
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,275
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.7%
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(4,318)
Black20.9%(1,800)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,374)
Asian5.8%(497)
Other7.4%(637)
Diversity Score84%(7,243)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(4,318)
Black20.9%(1,800)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,374)
Asian5.8%(497)
Other7.4%(637)
Diversity Score84%(7,243)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
11.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 9,711
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Pop 10,027
Southeast
Pop 8,991
Escalante
Pop 9,851
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Castle
Income$65,860same
Home value$648,420+133%
Population9,711+13%
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Stonestown
Income$66,228same
Home value$1,455,900+423%
Population10,027+16%
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Southeast
Income$62,199−6%
Home value$315,745+13%
Population8,991+4%
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Income$67,253+2%
Home value$266,344−4%
Population9,851+14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northside, Norfolk, Virginia?

Northside, Norfolk, Virginia has about 8,626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northside, Norfolk, Virginia earns about $66,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northside, Norfolk, Virginia expensive?

In Northside, Norfolk, Virginia, the median home is worth about $278,272, and the typical rent is about $1,275 a month.

How educated are people in Northside, Norfolk, Virginia?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Northside, Norfolk, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.2% of people in Northside, 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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