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Norwalk Micro

Norwalk, OH · 1 counties · 58,565 residents · 492.243 sq mi
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Norwalk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,041. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $131,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,565
−2%since 2000
from 59,487 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+17%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K57K58K59K60K1990201020202024Norwalk
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,041
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,766
+48%since 2000
from $18,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(51,242)
Black1%(562)
Hispanic / Latino7%(4,084)
Asian0.4%(216)
Other2%(1,172)
Diversity Score24.2%(14,201)
Segregation Score28.8%(16,869)
Diversity Score
24
+110%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

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 58,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norwalk, OH?

The typical household in Norwalk, OH earns about $55,041 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 $131,600, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Norwalk, OH?

About 14.7% 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 12.0% 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 2,325 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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