Population 487 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North
Household size in North
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.64 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
North is a place of small households, averaging 2.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.1 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.8 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
North skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North: 1.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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
Renters in North
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
North is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above 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 North
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −17.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.4% of the housing in North, 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.
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
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in North are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally.
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
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $857 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $743 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,132 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,159 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$302 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in North pays $1,159 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 18.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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
Bachelor's degrees in North
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.8% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in North (32.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%.
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
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Virginia Beach area as a whole looks much the same.
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
| Period | North | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North: 13.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 2.12 | 55.8 | 1.8% | 11.8% | 19.4% | 1979 | $1,159 | 32.8% | 93.7% | 13.6% |
| Dutton | 2.03 | 52.2 | 6.3% | 15.1% | 16.9% | 1983 | $1,004 | 27.3% | 91.2% | 3.5% |
| Nuttall | 2.31 | 46.5 | 9.0% | 9.2% | 12.7% | 1995 | $1,255 | 32.5% | 97.6% | 6.7% |
| Foster | 2.09 | 55.6 | 1.5% | 10.7% | 16.8% | 1984 | $1,001 | 29.6% | 91.4% | 8.2% |
| Bohannon | 2.18 | 55.9 | 1.3% | 12.6% | 20.7% | 1976 | $1,161 | 33.1% | 93.5% | 15.5% |
| Cardinal | 2.18 | 55.9 | 1.3% | 12.6% | 20.7% | 1976 | $1,161 | 33.1% | 93.5% | 15.5% |
| Cobbs Creek | 1.99 | 55.6 | 1.9% | 10.1% | 14.0% | 1989 | $858 | 26.4% | 89.4% | 1.5% |
| Gloucester Courthouse | 2.29 | 48.8 | 2.9% | 22.9% | 14.7% | 1994 | $935 | 24.9% | 93.2% | 0.7% |
| Mathews | 2.30 | 48.7 | 7.7% | 20.7% | 23.5% | 1975 | $900 | 29.4% | 94.5% | 5.6% |
| Harcum | 2.56 | 43.7 | 7.3% | 15.2% | 12.1% | 1994 | $1,189 | 25.2% | 96.8% | 3.7% |
| Hartfield | 2.33 | 50.9 | 11.0% | 11.2% | 17.8% | 1993 | $1,218 | 35.4% | 93.0% | 1.5% |
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. 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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