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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Norwood

Massachusetts · 28,700 residents · 10.379 sq mi
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Norwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,805. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $177,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,700
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 28,587 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,765 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Norwood
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,805
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,421 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,193
−34%vs 2000
vs $27,720 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $218,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $895 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.2% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+11%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Norwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(25,606)
Black2.2%(643)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(473)
Asian5%(1,441)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(6,072)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(27,804)
Black1.4%(412)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(111)
Asian1.4%(403)
Other0.3%(81)
Diversity Score8.5%(2,449)
Diversity Score
9
−60%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.1%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Massachusetts?

Norwood, Massachusetts has about 28,700 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Norwood, Massachusetts earns about $42,805 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, Massachusetts expensive?

In Norwood, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $177,800, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Massachusetts?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, Massachusetts?

About 4.0% of people in Norwood, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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