CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Norfolk

Nebraska · 21,476 residents · 18.143 sq mi

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Norfolk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,918. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $50,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 18%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

21,476

−9%vs 2000

vs 23,516 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,184 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 1,296 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.4

−7%vs 2000

vs 33.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202426K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,918

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $34,609 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,438

−33%vs 2000

vs $16,990 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.5%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$50,600

−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $81,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$313

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $438 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

60.3%

+0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 59.9% in 2000

39.7% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−14%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.2%(20,883)

Black1.1%(239)

Hispanic / Latino1.3%(269)

Asian0.4%(78)

Other1.3%(276)

Diversity Score9.7%(2,074)

Diversity Score

−56%vs 2000

vs 22 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.8%

−4.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.7%

−4.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.7 min

+29%vs 2000

vs 9.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk, Nebraska?

Norfolk, Nebraska has about 21,476 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Norfolk, Nebraska?

The typical household in Norfolk, Nebraska earns about $24,918 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 $50,600, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, Nebraska?

About 14.8% 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 9.5% of people in Norfolk, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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