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Norfolk

New York · 1,204 residents · 2.703 sq mi
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Norfolk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,491. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,204
−10%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
445 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+12%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7819701K1K2K1990201020202024Norfolk
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,491
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,265
+129%since 2000
from $14,946 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+2%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,288)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,115)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(66)
Diversity Score17.4%(209)
Diversity Score
17
+257%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% 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
12.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk, New York?

Norfolk, New York has about 1,204 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norfolk, New York?

The typical household in Norfolk, New York earns about $59,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norfolk, New York expensive?

In Norfolk, New York, the median home is worth about $88,700, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, New York?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Norfolk, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norfolk, New York?

About 14.2% of people in Norfolk, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norfolk, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Norfolk, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 271 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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