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Norfolk

Connecticut · 551 residents · 1.15 sq mi
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Norfolk has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $242,700. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
551
+9%since 2019
from 504 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
479 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 438 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.8
+4%since 2019
from 53.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
399480560640721201020202024Norfolk
2024523
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,083
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,107 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,236
−10%since 2019
from $41,554 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $223,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $686 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2019
from 60.5% in 2019
28.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−23%since 2019
from 5.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(43)
Diversity Score23.1%(116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(494)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(26)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other11.3%(62)
Diversity Score35.8%(197)
Diversity Score
36
+55%since 2019
from 23 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+3%since 2019
from 20.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Female
57.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk, Connecticut?

Norfolk, Connecticut has about 551 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norfolk, Connecticut?

The typical household in Norfolk, Connecticut earns about $62,083 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 $242,700, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, Connecticut?

About 40.7% 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 10.0% of people in Norfolk, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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