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Norwood

North Carolina · 2,568 residents (2025 est.) · 4.635 sq mi
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Norwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,433
+10%since 2000
from 2,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
525 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,568 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Norwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,639
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,853
+91%since 2000
from $15,117 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+12%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+59%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(1,463)
Black25.5%(564)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(149)
Asian1%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(1,349)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(1,475)
Black32.9%(801)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(109)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other1.2%(29)
Diversity Score65.2%(1,587)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, North Carolina?

Norwood, North Carolina has about 2,433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, North Carolina?

The typical household in Norwood, North Carolina earns about $51,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, North Carolina expensive?

In Norwood, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $185,200, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, North Carolina?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, North Carolina?

About 8.5% of people in Norwood, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwood, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwood, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 816 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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