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Norwood Young America

Minnesota · 3,777 residents (2025 est.) · 2.464 sq mi
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Norwood Young America has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,364. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,849
+24%since 2000
from 3,108 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,562 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+14%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,777 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K2000201020202024Norwood Young America
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,364
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,152 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,019
+85%since 2000
from $18,431 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+36%since 2010
from 0.290 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+73%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,987)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(82)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(3,347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(389)
Asian1%(40)
Other1.9%(73)
Diversity Score29.1%(1,122)
Diversity Score
29
+274%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood Young America, Minnesota?

Norwood Young America, Minnesota has about 3,849 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood Young America, Minnesota?

The typical household in Norwood Young America, Minnesota earns about $71,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood Young America, Minnesota expensive?

In Norwood Young America, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $299,300, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood Young America, Minnesota?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood Young America, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood Young America, Minnesota?

About 11.4% of people in Norwood Young America, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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