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Norwood

Georgia · 194 residents (2025 est.) · 0.81 sq mi
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Norwood is a city of 314 people in Georgia. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 47.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than in Georgia as a whole. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,000. 28.0% of people here live below the federal poverty line.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

314
+5%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
194 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
386 / sq mi
−20%since 2009
from 480 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.5
+13%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.81 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2613223834344919902000201020202024Norwood
2024314
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.6%(5)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(15)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.5%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.7%(40)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.5%(33)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5423.9%(75)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.9%(31)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.4%(64)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,080
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$25,475
+120%since 2000
from $11,597 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
28.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.555
+20%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$76,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$681
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
75.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
24.5% rent
20.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.97 people
−17%since 2009
from 2.38 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
24.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
59.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.4
−43%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(110)
Black62.5%(187)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(186)
Black39.2%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
62
+4%since 2009
from 60 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(2)
Ancestry
English30.9%(97)
American16.9%(53)
German16.6%(52)
Irish1.9%(6)
French1%(3)
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+40.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+3%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
66.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
4.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
29.2%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

24.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 29.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
44.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
45.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
15.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
50.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
6.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2013
from 21.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
71.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 62.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.9%(32)
Married38.4%(56)
Widowed15.8%(23)
Divorced24%(35)
Women 15+
Never married32.4%(48)
Married23%(34)
Widowed9.5%(14)
Divorced35.1%(52)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2013
from 21.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
37.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
29.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
23.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
55.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
44.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)22.2%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)55.6%(5)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era44.4%(4)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 9 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Georgia?

Norwood, Georgia has about 314 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Georgia?

The typical household in Norwood, Georgia earns about $31,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, Georgia expensive?

In Norwood, Georgia, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Georgia?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, Georgia?

About 28.0% of people in Norwood, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwood, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwood, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 253 residents, a change of about 415 percent over that period.

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

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