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Norwood

New Jersey · 5,711 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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Norwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $720,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,711
−1%since 2000
from 5,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,051 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+13%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Norwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,132
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,447 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,755
−3%since 2000
from $40,039 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing11.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$720,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,880
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,086 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+91%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,356)
Black0.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3%(172)
Asian19%(1,092)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.4%(2,669)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(3,766)
Black1.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(260)
Asian27.2%(1,551)
Other0.6%(35)
Diversity Score60.4%(3,447)
Diversity Score
60
+30%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, New Jersey?

Norwood, New Jersey has about 5,711 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norwood, New Jersey earns about $102,132 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 $720,800, and the typical rent is about $1,880 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, New Jersey?

About 52.3% 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 1.3% 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 853 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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