Norwalk, CT Demographics
What is the population of Norwalk?
There are 91,375 residents in Norwalk, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.67% are males and 50.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.98% of the resident pool in Norwalk, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.12%. Additionally, 14.89% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 80,300 people in Norwalk currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 91,375 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 45,386 | -0.6% |
| Female Population | 45,989 | 1.4% |
Male Population 49.67%
Female Population 50.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 62,121 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 15,646 | 3.8% |
| Not Citizen | 13,608 | -2.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 67.98%
Citizen not U.S. Born 17.12%
Not Citizen 14.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 917 | -22.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,575 | 4.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,037 | 27.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,309 | 2.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 80,300 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.02%
Moved from Same County 6.18%
Moved from Same State 1.15%
Moved from Different State 2.56%
Same House as Last Year 89.09%
What are the employment statistics in Norwalk?
White-collar workers make up 83.29% of the working population in Norwalk, while blue-collar employees account for 16.71%. There are also 12,234 entrepreneurs in Norwalk (12.09% of the workforce); 67,814 workers employed in private companies (67.04%); and 9,818 people working in governmental institutions (9.71%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 84,256 | 102.1% |
| Blue Collar | 16,902 | 99.6% |
White Collar 83.29%
Blue Collar 16.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 12,234 | 114.5% |
| Private Companies | 67,814 | 98.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 9,818 | 104.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,292 | 107.7% |
Self Employees 12.09%
Private Companies 67.04%
Governmental Workers 9.71%
Not for Profit Companies 11.16%
How many households are there in Norwalk?
There are a total of 35,476 households in Norwalk, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.4% of these Norwalk households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.6%. Additionally, 29.26% of households have children and 70.74% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 35,476 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.9% |
| Family Households | 23,200 | 2.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 12,276 | -3.0% |
Family Households 65.4%
Non-Family Households 34.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,381 | 2.2% |
| Households without Children | 25,095 | -0.1% |
Households with Children 29.26%
Households without Children 70.74%
What are the median and average incomes in Norwalk?
The average annual household income in Norwalk is $151,199, while the median household income sits at $105,301 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $106,935, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $130,846. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $67,375 and $73,508, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $151,199 | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income | $105,301 | 7.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8,945 | -6.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 80,586 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Norwalk?
There are 38,038 housing units in Norwalk, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1967. Of the 35,476 occupied housing units in Norwalk, 55.12% are owner-occupied, while 44.88% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $547,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,263 per month in Norwalk.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 38,038 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1967 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,061 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,352 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,999 | -10.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,022 | -9.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,861 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,740 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,220 | -6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,566 | -3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,017 | 21.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 200 | 852.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 35,476 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 19,553 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 15,923 | -0.0% |
Owner Occupied 55.12%
Renter Occupied 44.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 14,085 | 1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,468 | 0.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $547,000 | 5.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $498,000 | 8.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,263 | 5.2% |
With Mortgage 72.03%
Without Mortgage 27.97%
What is the level of education in Norwalk?
Approximately 26.89% of the population in Norwalk holds a high school degree (that's 19,796 residents), while 17.16% have attained a college certificate (12,631 locals) and 25.56% have a bachelor's degree (18,818 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,619 | -8.0% |
| Some High School | 19,796 | -1.3% |
| Some College | 12,631 | -18.6% |
| Associate Degree | 5,154 | -0.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18,818 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,592 | 3.3% |
No High School 6.27%
Some High School 26.89%
Some College 17.16%
Associate Degree 7%
Bachelor's Degree 25.56%
Graduate Degree 17.11%
What is the marital status of Norwalk residents?
A total of 28,799 people in Norwalk have never been married (which represents 37.43% of the total population), while 38,043 of them are wedded (49.45%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,431 (1.86%) and 6,776 (8.81%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 28,799 | 1.9% |
| Married | 38,043 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1,431 | 13.8% |
| Widowed | 3,315 | -6.7% |
| Divorced | 6,776 | -3.2% |
Never Married 37.43%
Married 49.45%
Separated 1.86%
Widowed 4.31%
Divorced 8.81%
What are the most common means of transportation in Norwalk?
The top three means of transportation people in Norwalk use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 37,314 residents commute by car, 2,094 prefer going to work by railroad and 1,427 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 37,314 | -1.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,050 | 9.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 334 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2,094 | -7.2% |
| Bicycle | 129 | -15.7% |
| Motorcycle | 43 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 168 | -22.2% |
| Walk | 1,427 | 1.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Norwalk by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.