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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Norwood

New Jersey · 5,751 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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Norwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,447. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $340,800. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 68% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,751
+18%since 1990
from 4,858 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,065 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,744 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+10%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Norwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$92,447
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,830 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,039
+46%since 1990
from $27,357 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$340,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,086
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $933 in 1990
US average: $602
85.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
14.8% rent
3.7
−15%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(4,099)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3%(144)
Asian14.9%(725)
Diversity Score38.3%(1,862)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,356)
Black0.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3%(172)
Asian19%(1,092)
Diversity Score46.4%(2,669)
46
+21%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.8%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 35.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
−10%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, New Jersey?

Norwood, New Jersey has about 5,751 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Norwood, New Jersey earns about $92,447 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 $340,800, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, New Jersey?

About 42.8% 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 4.9% 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 893 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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