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Norfolk

Connecticut · 553 residents · 1.15 sq mi
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Norfolk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2011, a loss of 128 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $288,500. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
553
−19%vs 2011
vs 681 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
481 / sq mi
−19%vs 2011
vs 592 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+6%vs 2011
vs 47.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,083 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,608
+12%vs 2011
vs $38,013 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.434 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food12.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $249,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $605 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−30.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.9% in 2011
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+8%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(37)
Diversity Score15.2%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(527)
Black1.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.3%(13)
Diversity Score13%(72)
Diversity Score
13
−15%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 27.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.7%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.9%
+12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Female
53.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk, Connecticut?

Norfolk, Connecticut has about 553 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norfolk, Connecticut?

The typical household in Norfolk, Connecticut earns about $82,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norfolk, Connecticut expensive?

In Norfolk, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $288,500, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, Connecticut?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in Norfolk, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norfolk, Connecticut?

About 4.5% of people in Norfolk, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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