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Norwood

Missouri · 578 residents · 1.601 sq mi
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Norwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,800. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
578
+5%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+2%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5156267378489592000201020202024Norwood
2024681
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,614 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,176
+78%since 2000
from $9,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+49%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(498)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian1.2%(7)
Other7.5%(43)
Diversity Score27.2%(157)
Diversity Score
27
+1872%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−30%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Missouri?

Norwood, Missouri has about 578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Norwood, Missouri earns about $34,250 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 $81,800, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Missouri?

About 10.3% 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 34.3% of people in Norwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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