Hampton Roads Locality Profiles: City of Norfolk

Established, 1682

City of Norfolk sealPolitical

City Council

  • Mayor Paul D. Fraim
  • Vice Mayor Anthony L. Burfoot
  • Mr. Andy A. Protogyrou
  • Mr. Paul R. Riddick
  • Mr. Thomas R. "Tommy" Smigiel
  • Dr. Theresa W. Whibley
  • Ms. Angela Williams
  • Mr. Barclay C. Winn

City Manager: Ms. Regina V. K. Williams

Taxable Retail Sales (2009): $2.6 Billion
Fair Market Value of Real Estate (2008): $18.6 Billion

Demographic/Geographic

Population (2009): 237,764
Land Area (2009): 54 Square Miles
Population Density (2009): 4,403 Persons per Square Mile

Economic

Total Employment (2008): 223,550
Labor Force (2009): 101,847
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.4%
Per Capita Income (2008): $36,065
Total Personal Income (2008): $8.46 Billion

Source: Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study, December 2010

Official Website: www.norfolk.gov.

Updated February 07, 2011