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Norfolk, VA vs Apex, NC

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- Apex is 0% more densely populated than Norfolk.
- People are 64.4% more likely to be married in Apex.
- The Median Age is 5.4 years older in Apex.
 Norfolk, VAApex, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock58,066329,725,481
 Female Population47.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 2010243,019  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock20,212285,036,114
 Population - 1990261,229  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock218.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-7.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,041.193.4
 Land Area53.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Norfolk, VAApex, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Norfolk, VAApex, NCUnited States
 White42.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.4%12.2%
 Asian3.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Norfolk, VAApex, NCUnited States
 Married Population38.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock62.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock36.3%50.2%
 Never Married45.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.832.60
 Households92,877  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,52180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households40,781  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews
J · Norfolk, VA
Norfolk is a great place to live.
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Susan · Norfolk, VA
Year 2018
Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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K. · Bloomfield, NJ
It's a harbor town
Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews
Jules · Apex, NC
Be Careful what you wish for
Over 9 years ago

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Tracy · Apex, NC
My heart belongs to Apex
Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Gina · Apex, NC
Quality of Life
Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

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