Hampton Roads Locality Profiles: City of Norfolk

Established, 1682

City of Norfolk sealPolitical

City Council

  • Mayor Paul D. Fraim
  • Vice Mayor Anthony L. Burfoot
  • Ms. Daun S. Hester
  • Mr. Paul R. Riddick
  • Dr. Theresa W. Whibley
  • Mr. Donald L. Williams
  • Mr. Barclay C. Winn
  • Mr. W. Randy Wright

City Manager: Ms. Regina V. K. Williams

Taxable Retail Sales (2007): $2.9 Billion
Fair Market Value of Real Estate (2006): $15 Billion

Demographic/Geographic

Population (2007): 235,986
Land Area (2007): 54 Square Miles
Population Density (2007): 4,370 Persons per Square Mile

Economic

Total Employment (2007): 143,139
Labor Force (2007): 97,380
Unemployment Rate (2007): 4.1%
Per Capita Income (2006): $30,528
Total Personal Income (2006): $7.5 Billion

Source: Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study, December 2008

Official Website: www.norfolk.gov.

Updated: January 15, 2008