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Norwalk

Connecticut · 91,184 residents · 22.886 sq mi
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Norwalk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $438,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
91,184
+10%since 2000
from 82,951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,984 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+8%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
77K81K85K89K94K1990201020202024Norwalk
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,486
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,812
+66%since 2000
from $31,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,691
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $875 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(44,314)
Black12.1%(11,074)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(27,629)
Asian5.2%(4,772)
Other2.9%(2,633)
Diversity Score81%(73,839)
Diversity Score
81
+25%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
28.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwalk, Connecticut?

Norwalk, Connecticut has about 91,184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwalk, Connecticut?

The typical household in Norwalk, Connecticut earns about $89,486 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 $438,900, and the typical rent is about $1,691 a month.

How educated are people in Norwalk, Connecticut?

About 43.6% 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 9.1% of people in Norwalk, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwalk, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwalk, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,853 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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