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Norwalk

Wisconsin · 611 residents · 1.03 sq mi
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Norwalk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,558. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,500. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
611
−6%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.9
+15%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5426076727378021990201020202024Norwalk
2024662
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58%(49)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(51)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.2%(56)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(29)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(84)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.1%(86)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(66)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.5%(64)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.9%(42)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.1%(31)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.1%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,558
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,229
+47%since 2000
from $13,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Norwalk on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(408)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(173)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0.7%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican42.2%(301)
Puerto Rican6.2%(44)
Ancestry
German29.5%(210)
Norwegian9.8%(70)
Irish5.9%(42)
American4.9%(35)
English3.9%(28)
Czech1.4%(10)
Finnish1.4%(10)
French1.1%(8)
Polish1%(7)
Austrian0.3%(2)
Italian0.3%(2)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.3%(2)
Swiss0.3%(2)
Welsh0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
41.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
25.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.3%
−41.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married47.9%(150)
Married35.1%(110)
Widowed4.8%(15)
Divorced12.1%(38)
Women 15+
Never married44.1%(79)
Married43%(77)
Widowed6.1%(11)
Divorced6.7%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwalk, Wisconsin?

Norwalk, Wisconsin has about 611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwalk, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Norwalk, Wisconsin earns about $43,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwalk, Wisconsin expensive?

In Norwalk, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Norwalk, Wisconsin?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Norwalk, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwalk, Wisconsin?

About 29.7% of people in Norwalk, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwalk, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwalk, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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