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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
County: Norfolk City, VA
Value
Compared to:
County: Norfolk City, VA Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force
County: Norfolk City, VA Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force
3.2%
(January 2024)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(3.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA Number of Individuals Unemployed
County: Norfolk City, VA Number of Individuals Unemployed
13,433
Individuals
(May 2020)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(14,736)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA Unemployed Veterans
County: Norfolk City, VA Unemployed Veterans
4.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,128 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(3.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA Employed Workers
County: Norfolk City, VA Employed Workers
106,458
Individuals
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(103,587)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA Size of Labor Force
County: Norfolk City, VA Size of Labor Force
113,504
Persons
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(113,248)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA New Startup Firms
County: Norfolk City, VA New Startup Firms
76
Firms
(2023, Q2)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(85)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
County: Norfolk City, VA People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(41.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
County: Norfolk City, VA People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
89.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(91.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA High School Graduation
County: Norfolk City, VA High School Graduation
81.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 128 Virginia counties, county equivalents, and county-city groups.
VA Value
(91.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for Education Statistics
Prior Value
(84.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)
County: Norfolk City, VA Mean Travel Time to Work
County: Norfolk City, VA Mean Travel Time to Work
22.7
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(27.9)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA Workers who Drive Alone to Work
County: Norfolk City, VA Workers who Drive Alone to Work
72.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(70.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Norfolk City, VA Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
County: Norfolk City, VA Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
3.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
(2015-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(3.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)
