NEIGHBORHOOD
Norwood
New York · New York · 39,556 residents · 0.563 sq mi
The short version
Norwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,566. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $295,145. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Norwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
39,556
Population density
70,259 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,566
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,186
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.3%
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Other services4.5%
Retail trade4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Public administration1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$295,145
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,565
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.6%
94.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic8%(3,175)
Black13.7%(5,402)
Hispanic / Latino66.3%(26,209)
Asian10.1%(4,008)
Other1.9%(762)
Diversity Score65.7%(25,971)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8%(3,175)
Black13.7%(5,402)
Hispanic / Latino66.3%(26,209)
Asian10.1%(4,008)
Other1.9%(762)
Diversity Score65.7%(25,971)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
58.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
69.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
46.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Norwood, New York, New York?
Norwood, New York, New York has about 39,556 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Norwood, New York, New York?
The typical household in Norwood, New York, New York earns about $51,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Norwood, New York, New York expensive?
In Norwood, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $295,145, and the typical rent is about $1,565 a month.
How educated are people in Norwood, New York, New York?
About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Norwood, New York, New York?
About 27.9% of people in Norwood, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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