Population 3,936 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Central Brambleton
Household size in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.24 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.67 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.40 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.45 | −0.36 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Central Brambleton holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.24, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Only one other Norfolk neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7 | 32.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.5 | 32.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.9 | 33.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.2 | 35.2 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.5 | +3.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 29.2, Central Brambleton is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Central Brambleton is younger than the great majority of Norfolk neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 16.8% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 15.5% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −14.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Central Brambleton: 27.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Central Brambleton has the highest share of single-parent households of any Norfolk neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Central Brambleton
Renters in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 53.5% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.2% | 56.4% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 56.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.6% | 53.8% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Central Brambleton rent: 74.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 25.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.4% of the housing in Central Brambleton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Few Norfolk neighborhoods have a higher vacancy rate: only two of 21.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1963 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1965 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1965 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1967 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Central Brambleton are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Few Norfolk neighborhoods have newer homes: only two of 21.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $206 | $946 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $774 | $1,093 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $960 | $1,203 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $763 | $1,451 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$557 | +$505 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Central Brambleton pays $763 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Norfolk neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Central Brambleton
Bachelor's degrees in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 23.9% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 25.4% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.9% | 29.5% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 32.4% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +23.0 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Central Brambleton than nationally: 29.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of Norfolk.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 84.9% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.8% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 88.8% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 90.8% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Central Brambleton have finished high school as nationally: 88.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Norfolk overall (90.8%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Central Brambleton
| Period | Central Brambleton | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 11.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −3.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Central Brambleton: 22.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Central Brambleton has the highest unemployment rate of any Norfolk neighborhood. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Central Brambleton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Brambleton | 2.78 | 29.2 | 27.8% | 74.6% | 17.4% | 1986 | $763 | 29.7% | 88.2% | 22.0% |
| Downtown Norfolk | 1.78 | 33.4 | 17.9% | 81.2% | 7.8% | 1971 | $1,362 | 49.8% | 92.1% | 5.5% |
| Lindenwood | 2.41 | 34.8 | 19.1% | 56.9% | 16.9% | 1955 | $1,217 | 25.9% | 86.2% | 4.5% |
| Ghent Square | 1.68 | 37.7 | 3.9% | 67.5% | 7.8% | 1975 | $1,724 | 71.7% | 99.1% | 1.7% |
| Ballentine Place | 2.62 | 37.2 | 15.1% | 45.0% | 9.3% | 1954 | $1,261 | 17.7% | 78.9% | 5.6% |
| Ghent | 1.73 | 39.5 | 2.4% | 63.4% | 6.1% | 1947 | $1,397 | 64.5% | 98.6% | 5.8% |
| Fairmont Park | 2.61 | 39.6 | 21.1% | 45.1% | 14.4% | 1959 | $1,373 | 19.2% | 86.3% | 7.3% |
| Park Place | 2.26 | 35.4 | 16.6% | 58.5% | 12.5% | 1951 | $1,332 | 33.0% | 90.3% | 5.0% |
| Colonial Place Riverview | 1.82 | 40.6 | 7.1% | 43.8% | 9.3% | 1954 | $1,627 | 68.5% | 94.9% | 9.0% |
| Highland Park | 2.32 | 23.6 | 4.0% | 80.0% | 20.0% | 1997 | $1,543 | 42.8% | 96.6% | 4.2% |
| Lamberts Point | 2.46 | 21.3 | 5.9% | 73.8% | 6.8% | 1985 | $1,432 | 37.0% | 85.3% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Central Brambleton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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