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Norwood

Ohio · 19,207 residents · 3.143 sq mi
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Norwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,126. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $128,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
19,207
−11%since 2000
from 21,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,111 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 6,896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
−2%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K23K24K1990201020202024Norwood
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,126
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,223 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,860
+15%since 2000
from $18,108 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+30%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(20,249)
Black2.3%(502)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(401)
Asian0.8%(166)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(2,623)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(16,168)
Black7.5%(1,448)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(972)
Asian0.8%(148)
Other2.1%(410)
Diversity Score34.8%(6,675)
Diversity Score
35
+187%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Ohio?

Norwood, Ohio has about 19,207 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Ohio?

The typical household in Norwood, Ohio earns about $36,126 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, Ohio expensive?

In Norwood, Ohio, the median home is worth about $128,000, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Ohio?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, Ohio?

About 19.6% of people in Norwood, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwood, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwood, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,467 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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