City of Norfolk
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- Population
- 233,596
- Area
- 53.27 sq mi (137.98 km²), 43.13 sq mi water
- Median age
- 32.7
- Households
- 94,965
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $66,109
- Median house value
- $289,900
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
City of Norfolk
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Norfolk Arts to Celebrate 20 Years of Public Art in Norfolk
Community invited to anniversary event at The Gallery at the Attucks
International Coastal Cleanup at Northside Park
Join us for an International Coastal Cleanup event at Northside Park and be a part of the largest coastal cleanup in the world!
Targeting a Litter-Free Wards Corner Community Cleanup
Help spruce up the neighborhood and give Target a warm welcome to Wards Corner with our community cleanups!
Come Together at the Resource Block Party!
Norfolk's Community Engagement Street Team invites residents, families, friends and neighbors to enjoy music, giveaways and fun while connecting with 50+ local services and organizations.
Reminder: HRBT Westbound to Fully Close Tonight at 9 P.m. For Repaving
Closure scheduled to remain in place until as late as 5 a.m. Monday; motorists should plan ahead and monitor 511 Virginia and VDOT.Virginia.gov/HRBTclosures for latest closure status updates