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Norwalk

California · 105,549 residents · 9.707 sq mi
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Norwalk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $398,300. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105,549
+2%since 2000
from 103,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,873 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 10,642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+9%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
93K97K100K104K108K1990201020202024Norwalk
2024100K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,488
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,047 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,302
+38%since 2000
from $14,022 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,300
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,207
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+89%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(19,574)
Black4.4%(4,529)
Hispanic / Latino62.9%(64,965)
Asian11.3%(11,724)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.4%(68,603)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(13,007)
Black3.9%(4,135)
Hispanic / Latino70.1%(74,041)
Asian11.7%(12,387)
Other1.3%(1,360)
Diversity Score58.9%(62,151)
Diversity Score
59
−11%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
36.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwalk, California?

Norwalk, California has about 105,549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwalk, California?

The typical household in Norwalk, California earns about $60,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwalk, California expensive?

In Norwalk, California, the median home is worth about $398,300, and the typical rent is about $1,207 a month.

How educated are people in Norwalk, California?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Norwalk, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwalk, California?

About 11.1% of people in Norwalk, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwalk, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwalk, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,270 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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