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Norfolk

Nebraska · 24,955 residents · 18.143 sq mi
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Norfolk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,280. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,955
+6%since 2000
from 23,516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,375 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+7%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K25K27K1990201020202024Norfolk
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,280
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,609 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,154
+72%since 2000
from $16,990 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(19,210)
Black1.5%(372)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(3,941)
Asian1.1%(279)
Other2.8%(702)
Diversity Score44.8%(11,179)
Diversity Score
45
+106%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk, Nebraska?

Norfolk, Nebraska has about 24,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norfolk, Nebraska?

The typical household in Norfolk, Nebraska earns about $49,280 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 $155,600, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, Nebraska?

About 25.0% 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 16.0% 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 3,479 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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