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Population - 2010 |
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Total Population |
242,803 |
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Total Households |
86,485 |
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Average Age |
29.7 |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
Age Breakout |
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0-19 years |
25.3% |
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20-24 years |
15.4% |
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25-44 years |
28.5% |
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45-64 years |
21.4% |
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65+ years |
9.3% |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
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Median Household Income |
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Year |
Median HHI |
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2010 |
$42,180 |
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2005 |
$36,335 |
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2000 |
$31,815 |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS |
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Educational Attainment |
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Level |
% |
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Less than 9th grade |
4.2% |
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9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
11.7% |
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High school graduate |
27.8% |
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Some college, no degree |
25.9% |
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Associates degree |
6.5% |
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Bachelor's degree |
14.2% |
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Graduate/Professional Degree |
9.8% |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS |
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Labor Force |
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Emp. |
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Civilian Labor Force |
105,969 |
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Employed |
97,493 |
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Unemployed |
8,476 |
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Unemployment Rate |
8.0% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 02/12 |
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Largest Employers |
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BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
Bank of America
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Dominion Enterprises
Sentara Healthcare
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*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities |
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Employment by Industry |
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Industry |
# Emp. |
% Emp. |
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Natural Resources and Mining |
14 |
0% |
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Construction |
4,702 |
3.4% |
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Manufacturing |
6,770 |
4.9% |
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Trade, Transportation, and Utilities |
23,545 |
17.2% |
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Information |
2,688 |
2.0% |
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Financial Activities |
8,617 |
6.3% |
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Professional and Business Services |
17,456 |
12.7% |
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Educational and Health Services |
23,013 |
16.8% |
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Leisure and Hospitality |
11,619 |
8.5% |
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Other Services |
3,544 |
2.6% |
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Government |
34,722 |
25.3% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission |
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