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| Population - 2008 |
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| Total Population |
1,657,534 |
| Total Households |
622,400 |
| Average Age |
35.0 |
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Age Breakout |
| 0-19 years |
28.1% |
| 20-24 years |
7.9% |
| 25-44 years |
27.8% |
| 45-64 years |
24.9% |
| 65+ years |
11.3% |
| *Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Median Household Income |
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| Year |
Median HHI |
| 2008 |
$57,122 |
| 2005 |
$51,077 |
| 2000 |
$42,448 |
| *Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Educational Attainment |
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| Level |
% |
| Less than 9th grade |
2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
8.1% |
| High school graduate |
26.9% |
| High school graduate continuing education |
79.1% |
| Some college, no degree |
26.0% |
| Associates degree |
8.6% |
| Bachelor's degree |
17.1% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree |
10.4% |
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Demographics Now
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| Labor Force |
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| Civilian Labor Force |
829,020 |
| Employed |
770,212 |
| Unemployed |
58,808 |
| Unemployment Rate |
7.1% |
| *Source: Virginia Employment Commission |
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| Largest Employers |
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US Dept. of Defense
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
Sentara Healthcare
Riverside Health System
Seaworld Parks and Entertainment
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Dominion Power
Chesapeake General Hospital
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| *Virginia Employment Commission |
| Employment by Industry |
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| Industry |
704,758 Emp. |
% Emp. |
| Natural Resources and Mining |
1,019 |
0.1% |
| Construction |
36,351 |
5.2% |
| Manufacturing |
53,415 |
7.6% |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities |
124,080 |
17.6% |
| Information |
13,013 |
1.8% |
| Financial Activities |
35,896 |
5.1% |
| Professional and Business Services |
94,281 |
13.4% |
| Educational and Health Services |
87,718 |
12.4% |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
88,379 |
12.5% |
| Other Services |
22,009 |
3.1% |
| Government |
148,596 |
21.1% |
| *Source: Virginia Employment Commission |
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| Contact |
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| Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance |
500 Main Street, Suite 1300
| Norfolk, VA 23510 |
| (P) 757.627.2315 |
| (F) 757.623.3081 |
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www.hreda.com
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