Norfolk city, Virginia
4 public bodies govern here, 3 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 5 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 233,596
- Median household income
- $66,109
- ±1,785
- Unemployed
- 5.7%
- 6,215 of 109,130 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
- 84,329 of 94,965 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
Cities, towns and villages 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Norfolk | 235,089 (2021) | 810 Union St, Norfolk | Website |
Special districts 3
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Hospital Authority | Hospitals | 1309 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk | Website |
| Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads | Public mass transit utility | 3400 Victoria Blvd, Hampton | Website |
| Southeastern Public Service Authority | Solid waste management | 723 Woodlake Dr, Chesapeake | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Governor's School for the Arts
Specialized district1 schools
254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA, 23510
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Norfolk City Public Schools
School district49 schools
800 E City Hall Ave., Norfolk, VA, 23510
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Tidewater Regional Alternative Ed Project
Specialized district1 schools
SECEP-Smithfield Bldg., Norfolk, VA, 23502
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Ghent Farmers' Market
730 Spotswood Avenue Norfolk, VA, 23517
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
The Markets Fare at East Beach
8631 Albemarle Dr Norfolk, VA, 23503
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market
2413 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA
WICSenior coupons
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-08-05. USDA listing
St. Paul's Downtown Farm Market
201 Saint Pauls Blvd., Norfolk, VA, 23510
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Talbot Park Farmers Market
6400 Newport Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23505
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.