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Norwood

Louisiana · 279 residents · 4.083 sq mi
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Norwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $211,800. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−17%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+36%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002472943413881990201020202024Norwood
2024340
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,412
+115%since 2000
from $16,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services12.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,800
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+81%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(221)
Black32.9%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(192)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(217)
Black21.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.6%(122)
Diversity Score
44
−23%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Louisiana?

Norwood, Louisiana has about 279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Norwood, Louisiana earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, Louisiana expensive?

In Norwood, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $211,800, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Louisiana?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, Louisiana?

About 4.6% of people in Norwood, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwood, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwood, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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