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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Norwalk

Connecticut · 78,331 residents · 22.886 sq mi
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Norwalk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,171. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $240,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

78,331
−6%vs 2000
vs 82,951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,423 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 3,625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
77K81K85K89K94K1990201020202024Norwalk
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,171
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,839 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,075
−27%vs 2000
vs $31,781 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$240,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $249,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$738
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $875 in 2000
US average: $450
62.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
38.0% rent
5.0
+20%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(53,324)
Black14.7%(12,231)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(12,966)
Asian3.2%(2,672)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(53,855)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(62,215)
Black15.4%(12,083)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(6,977)
Asian1.6%(1,282)
Other3.5%(2,751)
Diversity Score55%(43,093)
55
−15%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Norwalk, Connecticut?

Norwalk, Connecticut has about 78,331 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Norwalk, Connecticut?

The typical household in Norwalk, Connecticut earns about $48,171 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwalk, Connecticut expensive?

In Norwalk, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $240,300, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Norwalk, Connecticut?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norwalk, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwalk, Connecticut?

About 5.2% of people in Norwalk, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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

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