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Norwalk

Iowa · 12,799 residents · 11.649 sq mi
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Norwalk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,241. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,799
+86%since 2000
from 6,884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
+86%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+8%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K10K12K15K1990201020202024Norwalk
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,241
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,933 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,313
+84%since 2000
from $21,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+38%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score5.3%(365)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(11,551)
Black1.4%(177)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(427)
Asian1.1%(138)
Other2.2%(288)
Diversity Score19.4%(2,480)
Diversity Score
19
+266%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwalk, Iowa?

Norwalk, Iowa has about 12,799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwalk, Iowa?

The typical household in Norwalk, Iowa earns about $83,241 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 $205,000, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Norwalk, Iowa?

About 39.9% 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 4.7% 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 7,074 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.

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