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Norwood

Georgia · 202 residents · 0.81 sq mi
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Norwood is a city of 202 people in Georgia. At a median age of 53.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 39.8% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. Households here earn about 53% less than in Georgia as a whole. 83% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $28,542, below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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

202
−32%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
248 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
53.8
+28%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.81 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613223834344919902000201020202024Norwood
2024314
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.5%(3)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(11)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.5%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.5%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(13)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.4%(15)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.9%(22)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.4%(27)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.3%(33)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7419.3%(39)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.9%(20)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,542
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$29,802
+157%since 2000
from $11,597 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
39.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$46,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$639
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
82.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
2.04 people
−14%since 2009
from 2.38 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
1.6
−62%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(110)
Black62.5%(187)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(55)
Black69.8%(141)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American7.7%(19)
English3.2%(8)
Scottish3.2%(8)
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
−2%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
94.5%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2011
from 29.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
42.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
46.9%
US average: 73.3%
17.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
44.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
16.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2013
from 21.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
76.9%
US average: 91.9%
93.7%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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

16.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2013
from 21.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
33.2%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
4.9%
US average: 13.7%
29.6%
US average: 17.6%
27.9%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
38.1%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
49.0%
US average: 35.2%

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

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Georgia?

Norwood, Georgia has about 202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Georgia?

The typical household in Norwood, Georgia earns about $28,542 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 $46,700, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Georgia?

About 14.1% 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 39.8% 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 141 residents, a change of about 231 percent over that period.

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

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