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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Norfolk

New York · 1,334 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 $24,722. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,800. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,334
−10%since 1990
from 1,475 in 1990
1990 – 2024
494 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 546 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+18%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7819701K1K2K1990201020202024Norfolk
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,722
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,569 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,946
+45%since 1990
from $10,324 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
32.6% rent
2.1
+27%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(67)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,288)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.8%(11)
Diversity Score4.9%(65)
5
+7%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk, New York?

Norfolk, New York has about 1,334 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Norfolk, New York earns about $24,722 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 $52,800, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, New York?

About 11.2% 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 20.9% 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 141 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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