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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Norfolk

New York · 1,475 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 $22,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,100. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,475
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2024
546 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−15%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7819701K1K2K1990201020202024Norfolk
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,569
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,722 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,324
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,946 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$342
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $413 in 2000
US average: $450
65.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
34.7% rent
1.7
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(67)
5
−6%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.3%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Norfolk, New York?

Norfolk, New York has about 1,475 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Norfolk, New York earns about $22,569 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 $38,100, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, New York?

About 10.8% 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 21.7% of people in Norfolk, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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