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Roosevelt

Virginia · Norfolk · 4,875 residents · 1.131 sq mi
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The short version

Roosevelt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $255,495. Households here earn about 45% more than the Norfolk median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Roosevelt; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,875
Population density
4,310 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,641
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,032
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,495
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,641
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(3,479)
Black9.2%(447)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(614)
Asian3.7%(180)
Other3.2%(155)
Diversity Score58%(2,828)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(3,479)
Black9.2%(447)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(614)
Asian3.7%(180)
Other3.2%(155)
Diversity Score58%(2,828)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Foreign born
6.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roosevelt, Norfolk, Virginia?

Roosevelt, Norfolk, Virginia has about 4,875 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roosevelt, Norfolk, Virginia earns about $95,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roosevelt, Norfolk, Virginia expensive?

In Roosevelt, Norfolk, Virginia, the median home is worth about $255,495, and the typical rent is about $1,641 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt, Norfolk, Virginia?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Roosevelt, Norfolk, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.9% of people in Roosevelt, 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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