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Norwood

Pennsylvania · 5,985 residents · 0.778 sq mi
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Norwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,043. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $99,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,985
−3%since 1990
from 6,162 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,693 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 7,920 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+12%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,043
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,113 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,513
+38%since 1990
from $14,831 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $430 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−12%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(6,162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(166)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(5,808)
Black1.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(44)
Asian0.7%(42)
Diversity Score6.3%(375)
Diversity Score
6
+132%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Norwood, Pennsylvania?

Norwood, Pennsylvania has about 5,985 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Norwood, Pennsylvania earns about $47,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Norwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,000, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwood, Pennsylvania?

About 7.6% of people in Norwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwood, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwood, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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