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Norwood

Massachusetts · 28,602 residents · 10.379 sq mi
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Norwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $387,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,602
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28,587 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,756 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Norwood
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,472
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,421 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,587
+25%since 2000
from $27,720 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $895 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+43%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(23,642)
Black4.9%(1,392)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,227)
Asian5.9%(1,695)
Other4.2%(1,188)
Diversity Score41.6%(11,900)
Diversity Score
42
+96%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% 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
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Massachusetts?

Norwood, Massachusetts has about 28,602 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Norwood, Massachusetts earns about $72,472 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 $387,200, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Massachusetts?

About 39.7% 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 6.1% of people in Norwood, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwood, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwood, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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