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Norwalk

Iowa · 15,004 residents (2025 est.) · 11.649 sq mi
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Norwalk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,722. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,299 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $303,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,183
+106%since 2000
from 6,884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,218 / sq mi
+68%since 2009
from 727 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+15%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,004 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K10K12K15K1990201020202024Norwalk
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(860)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(898)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.8%(1,394)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(748)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(493)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.1%(2,136)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.5%(2,060)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(1,806)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(1,786)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.1%(1,142)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(480)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(380)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,722
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,933 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,896
+128%since 2000
from $21,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−7%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(6,675)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(92)
Asian0.6%(39)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(13,135)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3%(424)
Asian1.2%(167)
Other3.2%(448)
Diversity Score
18
+69%since 2009
from 10 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
Mexican1.3%(187)
Puerto Rican1.3%(184)
Honduran0.3%(41)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(115)
Filipino0.2%(31)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German36.1%(5,123)
English17.2%(2,435)
Irish17.1%(2,424)
Norwegian4.2%(598)
American3.5%(493)
Italian3.3%(464)
Dutch3.2%(452)
French1.9%(272)
Swedish1.9%(267)
Polish1.4%(197)
Welsh1%(143)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Nigerian0.9%(131)
Danish0.9%(122)
Scottish0.8%(118)
Russian0.5%(70)
Arab0.4%(61)
Lebanese0.4%(61)
Czech0.3%(49)
British0.3%(42)
Swiss0.3%(40)
Latvian0.1%(14)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.2%(1,277)
Married63.6%(3,227)
Widowed1.9%(97)
Divorced9.3%(469)
Women 15+
Never married24.4%(1,452)
Married56.1%(3,343)
Widowed7.2%(427)
Divorced12.4%(739)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwalk, Iowa?

Norwalk, Iowa has about 14,183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwalk, Iowa?

The typical household in Norwalk, Iowa earns about $102,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwalk, Iowa expensive?

In Norwalk, Iowa, the median home is worth about $303,100, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Norwalk, Iowa?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Norwalk, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwalk, Iowa?

About 4.2% of people in Norwalk, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwalk, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwalk, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,458 residents, a change of about 148 percent over that period.

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