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Norfolk Micro

Norfolk, NE · 3 counties · 48,744 residents · 1,573.494 sq mi
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Norfolk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,624. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,977.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,744
−2%since 2000
from 49,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K47K48K49K50K1990201020202024Norfolk
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,624
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,360
+78%since 2000
from $16,505 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,977
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,580 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(39,988)
Black0.9%(456)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(6,008)
Asian1%(475)
Other2.1%(1,047)
Diversity Score36.1%(17,602)
Segregation Score30.3%(14,751)
Diversity Score
36
+101%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 48,744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norfolk, NE?

The typical household in Norfolk, NE earns about $54,624 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 $148,977, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk, NE?

About 23.4% 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 12.5% 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 2,018 residents, a change of about 4 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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