Norfolk City of Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Norfolk is a city located in the county of City of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 242,803 and a population density of 972 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 242,742 inhabitants.
The city was created 339 years ago in 1681.
Geography
Norfolk is located at 36°50'49"N 76°17'7"W (36.8468100, -76.2852200). It has 4 neighbors: Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach.
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Official website of Norfolk
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Norfolk Quick Facts
| Population : | 242,742 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | City of Norfolk |
| Different from : | Norfolk County |
| Postal code : | 23501-23515, 23517-23521, 23523, 23529, 23541, 23551 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 757 |
| Area : | 249.68 km2 |
| Named for : | Norfolk |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1682 (339 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Local time : | 14:10:59 (27th July 2021) |
| Density : | 972 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -0.03% (2010-2019) |
- Kenneth Cooper Alexander , 2016-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Mason Andrews , 1994 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Paul D. Fraim , 30 June, 2016 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Norfolk has 4 neighbours.
- Chesapeake independent city in Virginia, United States
- Hampton independent city in Virginia, United States
- Portsmouth independent city in Virginia, United States
- Virginia Beach independent city in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Norfolk decreased by 0.03% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 242,803 | - | census |
| 2011 | 243,655 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 246,149 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 245,468 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 246,576 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 246,457 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 245,680 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 244,543 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 243,585 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 242,742 | -0.35% | estimation process |
People born in Norfolk (200)
People born in Norfolk, including musician and actor Clarence Clemons, basketball player Terrance Woodbury, musician Gene Vincent, you can see a list of people who born in Norfolk.
- Cliff Gallup (American musician)
- Timbaland (American musician, record producer, rapper, DJ, and record executive)
- Margaret Sullavan (actress)
- Jodi Rell (87th Governor of Connecticut)
- Patrick Wilson (American actor)
- Ray Copeland (American musician)
- Joseph Jenkins Roberts (President of Liberia (1809-1876))
- Jimmy Archey (American musician)
- Scott Travis (American drummer)
- Lewis Binford (American archaeologist)
- Ed Schultz (American television and radio host)
- Tim Reid (American actor and film director)
- Benjamin Watson (gridiron football player)
- Doris Eaton Travis (Dancer, actress, rancher (1904-2010))
- Keely Smith (American singer (1928-2017))
- BJ McKie (American basketball player)
- Mary Eaton (American actress (1901-1948))
- Rachelle Boone-Smith (American sprinter)
Schools
College & universities near Norfolk
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233772 | Tidewater Community College | Norfolk (VA) | 23510 |
| 232937 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk (VA) | 23504-8000 |
| 231970 | Eastern Virginia Medical School | Norfolk (VA) | 23507 |
| 232982 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk (VA) | 23529 |
| 232919 | Tidewater Tech-Trades | Norfolk (VA) | 23502 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Norfolk
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFK | Norfolk | 215 W York Street | BUS |
| NPN | Newport News station | 9304 Warwick Boulevard | RAIL |
| VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
| WBG | Williamsburg Transportation Center | 468 North Boundary Street | RAIL |
| PTB | Petersburg station | 3516 South Street | RAIL |
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Distance to Other Cities
Norfolk distances to largest Virginia cities