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Norwood

New York · 1,657 residents · 2.095 sq mi
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Norwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $67,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,657
−2%since 2000
from 1,685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
791 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Norwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,083
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,150 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,255
+7%since 2000
from $18,063 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,651)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,576)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other3.2%(53)
Diversity Score12.9%(213)
Diversity Score
13
+235%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, New York?

Norwood, New York has about 1,657 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norwood, New York earns about $38,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, New York expensive?

In Norwood, New York, the median home is worth about $67,100, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, New York?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, New York?

About 19.7% of people in Norwood, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwood, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwood, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 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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