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Norfolk

New York · 1,238 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 $43,438. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $78,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,238
−7%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
458 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+14%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7819701K1K2K1990201020202024Norfolk
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,438
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,140
+62%since 2000
from $14,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−15%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,159)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score6.5%(81)
Diversity Score
7
+33%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk, New York?

Norfolk, New York has about 1,238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norfolk, New York earns about $43,438 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, New York?

About 23.4% 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 9.9% 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 237 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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