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Norwalk Micro

Norwalk, OH · 1 counties · 59,626 residents · 492.243 sq mi
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Norwalk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $121,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
59,626
Unchangedsince 2000
from 59,487 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+10%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K57K58K59K60K1990201020202024Norwalk
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,058
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,743
+20%since 2000
from $18,133 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(56,057)
Black0.9%(557)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(2,117)
Asian0.3%(149)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(6,856)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(54,649)
Black0.9%(560)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(3,333)
Asian0.3%(170)
Other1.8%(1,046)
Diversity Score20%(11,937)
Diversity Score
20
+74%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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NorwalkCENTRAL17,191
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1 component county

Huron CountyCENTRAL58,250
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwalk, OH?

Norwalk, OH has about 59,626 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwalk, OH?

The typical household in Norwalk, OH earns about $47,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwalk, OH expensive?

In Norwalk, OH, the median home is worth about $121,500, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Norwalk, OH?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Norwalk, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwalk, OH?

About 14.5% of people in Norwalk, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwalk, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwalk, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,386 residents, a change of about 6 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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