More about NorfolkNorfolk is a city in the U.S. state of Virginia in the United States of America. It is an independent city, and therefore part of no county. Norfolk is one of Virginias largest cities; as of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 234,403. Norfolk is located on the Elizabeth River, on Hampton Roads, a large natural harbor. It is a part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA. The city has a long history as a strategic military and transportation point. Norfolk is home to both the Norfolk Navy Base, the worlds largest naval base, and Norfolk Southern Corporation, one of North Americas principal Class I railroads. It has many miles of riverfront and bayfront property, and is linked with its neighbors through an extensive network of Interstate highways, bridges, tunnels, and bridge-tunnel complexes. Since the 1970s, the downtown area and waterfront has undergone substantial revitalization. It is also home to the Norfolk Tides, the top minor league affiliate of the New York Mets. Norfolk Demographics Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia from space, July 1996 As of the census2 of 2000, there are 234,403 people, 86,210 households, and 51,898 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,684.4/km² (4,362.8/mi²). There are 94,416 housing units at an average density of 678.5/km² (1,757.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 48.36% White, 44.11% African American, 0.46% Native American, 2.81% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.67% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. 3.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 86,210 households out of which 30.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% are married couples living together, 18.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% are non-families. 30.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 3.07. The age distribution is 24.0% under the age of 18, 18.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $31,815, and the median income for a family is $36,891. Males have a median income of $25,848 versus $21,907 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,372. 19.4% of the population and 15.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.9% of those under the age of 18 and 13.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Tonight...Partly cloudy until early morning...Then clearing. Windy with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Saturday...Sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunday...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph...Becoming west in the afternoon. Sunday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday...Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Breezy...Milder. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Monday Night...Cloudy in the evening...Then becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Windy with lows in the lower 40s. Tuesday...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s. Wednesday...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s. Thanksgiving Day...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the lower 30s. Thursday Night...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the lower 30s. Friday...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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"Norfolk is a military based town. Bay front is nice. Downtown Norfolk features alot of night entertainment as well as many historic buildings. "
" Norfolk is a small city that has in its history been booming but currently is showing the signs of economic stress. One side of our town is a highly guarded fortress to keep vagrants out while the other side is 40 to 50% out of business making the art scene to only option left for young local kids. "
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