Norfolk city, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.5%

Graduate Degree

14.1%

Population 25+

151,600

Norfolk city, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Norfolk city, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.8%14,793
High School Graduate
24.7%37,424
Some College / Associate's
32.1%48,649
Bachelor's Degree
19.4%29,375
Graduate Degree
14.1%21,359

Norfolk city, Virginia Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Norfolk city, Virginia

Approximately 33.5% of adults in Norfolk city, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Norfolk city, Virginia has increased by 9.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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