Population 28,851 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Central
Household size in North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in North Central run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.51 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in North Central are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in North Central (12.6%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national share fell.
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 North Central
Renters in North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.8% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.1% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.6% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in North Central rent their homes (37.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 27.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in North Central are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in North Central was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Virginia Beach area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1982. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,378 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,321 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,587 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,786 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Central costs $1,786 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $408 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 North Central
Bachelor's degrees in North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.1% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.7% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Central: 45.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Central: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in North Central is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
North Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | 2.56 | 40.4 | 12.6% | 37.6% | 5.3% | 1976 | $1,786 | 45.7% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
| Northwest | 2.38 | 38.1 | 16.0% | 46.5% | 7.9% | 1981 | $1,818 | 35.0% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| Kempsville Gardens | 2.42 | 39.5 | 20.4% | 28.3% | 2.8% | 1985 | $1,852 | 31.4% | 91.7% | 2.7% |
| Northeast | 2.26 | 44.1 | 10.0% | 39.0% | 9.6% | 1981 | $1,971 | 53.2% | 95.0% | 2.6% |
| Huntington-Jefferson | 2.48 | 44.5 | 5.6% | 28.0% | 6.7% | 1972 | $1,809 | 31.3% | 95.6% | 1.3% |
| US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base | 3.42 | 24.3 | 20.6% | 99.1% | 5.3% | 1980 | $2,088 | 26.3% | 98.8% | 3.0% |
| Salt Meadow Bay | 1.95 | 33.4 | 11.7% | 73.7% | 10.5% | 1990 | $1,635 | 45.5% | 96.7% | 7.8% |
| Dam Neck Naval Air Station | 2.67 | 33.8 | 10.0% | 45.1% | 14.4% | 1983 | $1,975 | 38.8% | 97.0% | 2.6% |
| East Ocean View | 2.03 | 37.9 | 12.7% | 52.2% | 16.0% | 1997 | $1,619 | 51.1% | 92.3% | 2.8% |
| Indian River | 2.70 | 37.7 | 21.0% | 45.3% | 4.7% | 1976 | $1,453 | 26.6% | 88.7% | 5.3% |
| Roosevelt Gardens Area | 2.40 | 40.1 | 11.2% | 29.1% | 8.0% | 1960 | $1,485 | 27.6% | 90.6% | 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 North Central. 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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