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Norfolk Micro

Norfolk, NE · 3 counties · 48,271 residents · 1,573.494 sq mi
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Norfolk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,186. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,976.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
48,271
−3%since 2000
from 49,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K47K48K49K50K1990201020202024Norfolk
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,186
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,354 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,155
+34%since 2000
from $16,505 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,976
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,580 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(45,034)
Black0.7%(351)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(3,247)
Asian0.3%(165)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(8,904)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(41,889)
Black0.9%(456)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(4,878)
Asian0.4%(175)
Other1.8%(859)
Diversity Score29.5%(14,233)
Diversity Score
29
+64%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

NorfolkCENTRAL26,677
What's inside

3 component counties

Madison CountyCENTRAL36,106Pierce County7,378Stanton County5,744
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk, NE?

Norfolk, NE has about 48,271 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norfolk, NE?

The typical household in Norfolk, NE earns about $45,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norfolk, NE expensive?

In Norfolk, NE, the median home is worth about $96,976, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, NE?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Norfolk, NE hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norfolk, NE?

About 11.2% of people in Norfolk, NE live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norfolk, NE grown since 1990?

Yes, Norfolk, NE has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,545 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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