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Norwood

Pennsylvania · 5,890 residents · 0.778 sq mi
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Norwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,890
−2%since 2000
from 5,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,571 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7,693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Norwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,139
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,043 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,414
+29%since 2000
from $20,513 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
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
$180,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(5,808)
Black1.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(44)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,551)
Black1.5%(87)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(81)
Asian2%(117)
Other1.5%(87)
Diversity Score15.1%(888)
Diversity Score
15
+141%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwood, Pennsylvania?

Norwood, Pennsylvania has about 5,890 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Norwood, Pennsylvania earns about $61,139 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 $180,300, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Norwood, Pennsylvania?

About 17.0% 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 2.5% 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 272 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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