Norfolk city, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Norfolk city was 232,995, a 0.86% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Norfolk city's population was 235,025, a decline of 1.14% compared to a population of 237,738 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Norfolk city, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Norfolk city decreased by 1,650. In this period, the peak population was 246,756 in the year 2014. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 234,645 - -
2001 234,666 21 0.01%
2002 238,088 3,422 1.46%
2003 234,181 -3,907 -1.64%
2004 236,965 2,784 1.19%
2005 232,019 -4,946 -2.09%
2006 233,771 1,752 0.76%
2007 230,792 -2,979 -1.27%
2008 229,302 -1,490 -0.65%
2009 228,357 -945 -0.41%
2010 243,019 14,662 6.42%
2011 243,701 682 0.28%
2012 246,247 2,546 1.04%
2013 245,598 -649 -0.26%
2014 246,756 1,158 0.47%
2015 246,667 -89 -0.04%
2016 246,042 -625 -0.25%
2017 244,908 -1,134 -0.46%
2018 244,168 -740 -0.3%
2019 243,581 -587 -0.24%
2020 237,738 -5,843 -2.4%
2021 235,025 -2,713 -1.14%
2022 232,995 -2,030 -0.86%
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Norfolk city, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Norfolk city's population increased by 8,374 (3.57%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Norfolk city's population decreased by 5,281 (2.17%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Norfolk city's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Norfolk city's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 232,995. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Norfolk city's population peaked in year 2014 at 246,756.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Norfolk city's population was lowest in year 2009 at 228,357.

Norfolk city, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Norfolk city grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 14 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Norfolk city had an average annual population growth rate of -0.03% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.70% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Norfolk city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Norfolk city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.03% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 4,743. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Norfolk city's population grew the most with an increase of 14,662 (6.42%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Norfolk city's population declined the most with a negative growth of 5,843 (-2.40%).

Things to know

Is Norfolk city, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Norfolk city's population decreased by 4,743 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 2,713 (1.14%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 2,030 (0.86%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Norfolk city, VA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Norfolk city decreased by 12,603 (5.13%). The population was highest at 246,756 in the year 2014 and lowest at 232,995 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.55%.

References

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Norfolk city, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Norfolk city population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Norfolk city across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Norfolk city was 232,995, a 0.86% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Norfolk city population was 235,025, a decline of 1.14% compared to a population of 237,738 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Norfolk city decreased by 1,650. In this period, the peak population was 246,756 in the year 2014. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Norfolk city population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Norfolk city is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Norfolk city population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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