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Norwood

Kentucky · 379 residents · 0.118 sq mi
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Norwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $284,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% 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

Total population
379
−4%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,212 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2773243724194661990201020202024Norwood
2024424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,128
+76%since 2000
from $29,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,697
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,037 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(320)
Black2.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(25)
Asian2.4%(9)
Other2.2%(8)
Diversity Score32.3%(123)
Diversity Score
32
+410%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Kentucky?

Norwood, Kentucky has about 379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Norwood, Kentucky earns about $83,750 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 $284,100, and the typical rent is about $1,697 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Kentucky?

About 59.6% 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 6.1% 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 27 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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