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Norwood

Kentucky · 370 residents · 0.118 sq mi
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Norwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,625. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $259,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
370
−6%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,136 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
−1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2773243724194661990201020202024Norwood
2024424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,625
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,906
+54%since 2000
from $29,092 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,163
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,037 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+49%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(378)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(348)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score12.2%(45)
Diversity Score
12
+93%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Kentucky?

Norwood, Kentucky has about 370 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Norwood, Kentucky earns about $65,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, Kentucky expensive?

In Norwood, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $259,600, and the typical rent is about $1,163 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Kentucky?

About 52.0% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, Kentucky?

About 6.8% of people in Norwood, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwood, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwood, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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