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Norfolk

Nebraska · 26,677 residents (2025 est.) · 18.143 sq mi
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Norfolk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
26,054
+11%since 2000
from 23,516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,436 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+10%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,677 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K25K27K1990201020202024Norfolk
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,884
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,609 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,131
+113%since 2000
from $16,990 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+14%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+53%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(20,834)
Black1.2%(271)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,790)
Asian0.5%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(5,112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(20,300)
Black1%(257)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(4,032)
Asian1%(263)
Other4.6%(1,202)
Diversity Score45.8%(11,941)
Diversity Score
46
+111%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk, Nebraska?

Norfolk, Nebraska has about 26,054 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norfolk, Nebraska?

The typical household in Norfolk, Nebraska earns about $58,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norfolk, Nebraska expensive?

In Norfolk, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $211,700, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, Nebraska?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Norfolk, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norfolk, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of people in Norfolk, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norfolk, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Norfolk, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,578 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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