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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Norristown

Pennsylvania · 30,749 residents · 3.515 sq mi
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Norristown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $79,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
30,749
−2%vs 2000
vs 31,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,748 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 8,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.4
−1%vs 2000
vs 33.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K35K36K1990201020202024Norristown
202436K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,643
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,714 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,527
−25%vs 2000
vs $17,977 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.5%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $632 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
55.0%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.1% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(15,440)
Black34.3%(10,738)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(3,282)
Asian2.9%(920)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.5%(23,625)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(21,869)
Black26.3%(8,074)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(902)
Asian1.3%(414)
Other1.3%(392)
Diversity Score57%(17,542)
Diversity Score
57
−24%vs 2000
vs 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norristown, Pennsylvania?

Norristown, Pennsylvania has about 30,749 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Norristown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Norristown, Pennsylvania earns about $28,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norristown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Norristown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Norristown, Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Norristown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norristown, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of people in Norristown, Pennsylvania 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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