Statistic South Norfolk Chesapeake Virginia
Population 22,479 242,647 8,535,519
Population density (sq mi) 2,578 717 218
Median age 34.7 37.0 37.8
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 60% 57%
Families w/ Kids under 18 47% 46% 44%
Speak English n/a 91% 84%
Speak Spanish n/a 4% 7%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in South Norfolk is 260% higher than Chesapeake
  • The median age in South Norfolk is 6% lower than Chesapeake
  • In South Norfolk 35.87% of the population is White
  • In South Norfolk 52.20% of the population is Black
  • In South Norfolk 1.90% of the population is Asian

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      South Norfolk racial demographics

      Race South Norfolk Chesapeake Virginia
      White 35.87% 59.65% 68.75%
      Black 52.20% 29.67% 19.21%
      Asian 1.90% 3.41% 6.05%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.22% 0.26%
      Native Hawaiian 0.02% 0.01% 0.07%
      Mixed race 4.06% 5.21% 3.37%
      Other race 5.95% 1.83% 2.30%
      In South Norfolk, 6.5% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).