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Norwood

New Jersey · 5,641 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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Norwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $629,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,641
−2%since 2000
from 5,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,025 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+15%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Norwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,563
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,447 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,681
+37%since 2000
from $40,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$629,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,827
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,086 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(3,196)
Black1.3%(74)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(418)
Asian32.1%(1,809)
Other1.3%(75)
Diversity Score70%(3,946)
Diversity Score
70
+51%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
29.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, New Jersey?

Norwood, New Jersey has about 5,641 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norwood, New Jersey earns about $131,563 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 $629,900, and the typical rent is about $1,827 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, New Jersey?

About 53.2% 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 2.5% 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 783 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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