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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 242,803 inhabitants.
The city was created 341 years ago in 1681.
Quick Facts about Norfolk
Population : | 242,803 (2020) |
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 (341 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Daylight Time |
Local time : | 00:47:33 (9th February 2023) |
Density : | 972 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |


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.
Norfolk map
- Official Website
Official website of Norfolk
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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
The population of Norfolk increased by 0% in 10 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 |
2020 | 242,803 | 0.03% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Norfolk
1 Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 USS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Town Point Park
113 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Ocean View Beach Park
100 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Norfolk
1 Waterside District
333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Denny's
6360 Newtown Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Norfolk
131 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 IHOP
114 E 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Texas de Brazil
300 Monticello Ave Ste 147, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Norfolk
1 Hilton Norfolk The Main
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites
1330 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Navy Lodge Norfolk
7811 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23505, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Norfolk
1 Norfolk Sheriff's Office
811 City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 ➦ Show Map
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2 Norfolk City Treasurer
810 Union St #1, Norfolk, VA 23510 ➦ Show Map
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3 Sentara Healthcare
6015 Poplar Hall Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Norfolk City Hall
810 Union St, Norfolk, VA 23510 ➦ Show Map
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5 Norfolk Marriage Commissioner
150 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510 ➦ Show Map
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6 Norfolk Human Resources Department
810 Union St STE 100, Norfolk, VA 23510 ➦ Show Map
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7 Norfolk City Council
810 Union St, Norfolk, VA 23510 ➦ Show Map
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8 Norfolk Voters Registration
810 Union St UNIT 808, Norfolk, VA 23510 ➦ Show Map
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9 Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic
800 E City Hall Ave #3, Norfolk, VA 23510 ➦ Show Map
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10 City of Norfolk: Ofc
6501 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23513 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Norfolk (200)
People born in Norfolk, including musician and actor Clarence Clemons, basketball player Terrance Woodbury, musician Gene Vincent, .
List
- Cliff Gallup (American musician) he was born in 17/06/1930
- Timbaland (American musician, record producer, rapper, DJ, and record executive) he was born in 10/03/1972
- Margaret Sullavan (actress) she was born in 16/05/1909
- Jodi Rell (87th Governor of Connecticut) she was born in 16/06/1946
- Patrick Wilson (American actor) he was born in 03/07/1973
- Ray Copeland (American musician) he was born in 17/07/1926
- Joseph Jenkins Roberts (President of Liberia (1809-1876)) he was born in 15/03/1809
- Jimmy Archey (American musician) he was born in 12/10/1902
- Scott Travis (American drummer) he was born in 06/09/1961
- Lewis Binford (American archaeologist) he was born in 21/11/1931
- Ed Schultz (American television and radio host) he was born in 27/01/1954
- Tim Reid (American actor and film director) he was born in 19/12/1944
- Benjamin Watson (gridiron football player) he was born in 18/12/1980
- Doris Eaton Travis (Dancer, actress, rancher (1904-2010)) she was born in 14/03/1904
- Keely Smith (American singer (1928-2017)) she was born in 09/03/1928
- BJ McKie (American basketball player) he was born in 07/04/1977
- Mary Eaton (American actress (1901-1948)) she was born in 29/01/1901
- Rachelle Boone-Smith (American sprinter) she was born in 30/06/1981
Schools in Norfolk
College & universities near Norfolk, VA
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, VA
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 |
Post offices near Norfolk
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Customhou Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23514 |
Milan New Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23501 |
Norfolk Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23501 |
Berkley Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23523 |
Debr Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23517 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Norfolk , Nebraska city in Madison County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 24,363 people.
- Norfolk , Massachusetts town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America with a population of 11,938 people.
- Norfolk , New York town in New York USA with a population of 4,397 people.
- Norfolk , Connecticut town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America with a population of 1,622 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Norfolk distances to largest Virginia cities