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Norwood

New Jersey · 5,817 residents (2025 est.) · 2.785 sq mi
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#106Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.9%#272Highest median household incomeof 6,818$178,311#319Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.8%
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Norwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,311. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $709,100. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,724
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,055 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 2,211 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+18%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,817 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Norwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(186)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(349)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(453)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(390)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(318)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.6%(380)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(636)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(952)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(764)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(486)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.4%(595)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.8%(215)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$178,311
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,447 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,757
+69%since 2000
from $40,039 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+10%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$709,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,094
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,086 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−44%since 2009
from 7.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Norwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,356)
Black0.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3%(172)
Asian19%(1,092)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(3,198)
Black1.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(601)
Asian30.3%(1,736)
Other2.1%(119)
Diversity Score
73
+32%since 2009
from 55 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran3.4%(192)
Puerto Rican2.1%(123)
Ecuadorian1.5%(84)
Colombian1.3%(75)
Dominican0.9%(49)
Peruvian0.5%(27)
Asian origin
Korean23.1%(1,320)
Asian Indian4.7%(270)
Japanese1.3%(75)
Filipino1.1%(61)
Chinese0.2%(14)
Ancestry
Italian15.2%(872)
Irish13.4%(769)
German7.3%(418)
English7.2%(414)
Polish4.1%(232)
American3.1%(175)
Dutch2.4%(136)
Greek2.3%(134)
West Indian0.8%(43)
Arab0.7%(40)
Egyptian0.7%(40)
Haitian0.7%(38)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Brazilian0.6%(32)
Canadian0.6%(32)
Scottish0.5%(26)
Welsh0.5%(26)
Swedish0.4%(23)
Austrian0.4%(22)
Norwegian0.4%(21)
Romanian0.3%(20)
Russian0.3%(17)
Danish0.2%(14)
French0.2%(13)
Nigerian0.1%(5)
Ukrainian0.1%(5)
Jamaican0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Korean population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
29.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 86.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 64.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26%(590)
Married66.6%(1,509)
Widowed3.4%(76)
Divorced4.1%(92)
Women 15+
Never married22%(543)
Married62.7%(1,548)
Widowed10.3%(254)
Divorced5%(124)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, New Jersey?

Norwood, New Jersey has about 5,724 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, New Jersey?

The typical household in Norwood, New Jersey earns about $178,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Norwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $709,100, and the typical rent is about $2,094 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, New Jersey?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, New Jersey?

About 2.8% of people in Norwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 866 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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