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Population - 2010 |
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Total Population |
1,671,683 |
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Total Households |
628,572 |
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Median Age |
35.4 |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
Population by Age |
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0-19 years |
26.7% |
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20-24 years |
8.7% |
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25-44 years |
26.9% |
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45-64 years |
26.1% |
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65+ years |
11.6% |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
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Median Household Income |
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Year |
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2011 |
$59,211 |
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2005 |
$51,077 |
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2000 |
$42,448 |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 07-11 ACS Data |
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Educational Attainment |
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Less than 9th grade |
3.1% |
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9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
7.7% |
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High school graduate |
27.0% |
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Some college, no degree |
25.5% |
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Associates Degree |
8.6% |
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Bachelor's Degree |
17.5% |
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Graduate/Professional Degree |
10.6% |
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High School Graduate or Higher |
89.2% |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 07-11 ACS Data |
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Labor Force |
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Civilian Labor Force |
844,308 |
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Employed |
793,745 |
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Unemployed |
50,563 |
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Unemployment Rate |
6.0% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 11/12 |
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Largest Employers |
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US Department of Defense
Huntington Ingalls Industries/ Newport News Shipbuilding
Sentara Healthcare
Riverside Health System
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Dominion Virginia Power
Chesapeake Reg Medical Center
click here for a full major employer (>1000) list
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 2010 |
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Employment by Industry |
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Industry
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# Emps
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% Emps
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Natural Resources and Mining & Construction |
35,900 |
5.0% |
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Manufacturing |
52,200 |
7.3% |
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Trade, Transportation, and Utilities |
125,100 |
17.3% |
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Information |
11,800 |
1.6% |
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Financial Activities |
35,700 |
4.9% |
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Professional and Business Services |
96,300 |
13.3% |
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Educational and Health Services |
95,200 |
13.1% |
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Leisure and Hospitality |
79,700 |
11.0% |
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Other Services |
34,800 |
4.8% |
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Government |
157,800 |
21.7% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 3/11 |
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Contact |
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Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance |
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500 Main Street, Suite 1300
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Norfolk, VA 23510 |
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(P) 757.627.2315 |
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(F) 757.623.3081 |
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www.hreda.com
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