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Readership & Circulation

Daily Print & Online Readership: 170,581
Sunday Print & Online Readership: 161,984

Daily Circulation: 43,741
Wednesday Circulation: 66,443
Sunday Circulation: 57,309

Why Should You Advertise with The Pilot?
  • The #1 source of news information, entertainment and advertising in southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina. 
  • 50.8 years average age.
  • 50% household income over $75k/39% household income over $100k.
  • 11% active or retired military.
  • 8,279,524 monthly page views

Source (Readership): Scarborough R2 2025, Norfolk Market. Print is average issue and includes eNewspaper. Source (Circulation): AAM News Media Statements, 6 Months Ending September 2025. Includes Print and Digital Replica. Digital Metrics: Google Analytics: 12 Months Ending October 2025 Monthly Average.

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