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Norwood

Missouri · 621 residents (2025 est.) · 1.601 sq mi
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Norwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,783. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $133,200. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
681
+23%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
−10%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:621 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
5156267378489592000201020202024Norwood
2024681
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,783
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,614 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,259
+151%since 2000
from $9,670 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
+46%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,200
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+139%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(538)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(589)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(67)
Diversity Score30.1%(205)
Diversity Score
30
+2084%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% 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
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Missouri?

Norwood, Missouri has about 681 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Norwood, Missouri earns about $34,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, Missouri expensive?

In Norwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $133,200, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Missouri?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, Missouri?

About 33.5% of people in Norwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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