Norwood, MA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Norwood?
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There are 31,343 residents in Norwood, with a median age of 39. Of this, 49.45% are males and 50.55% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.37% of the resident pool in Norwood, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.42%. Additionally, 11.21% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 26,937 people in Norwood currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 26,937 people in Norwood currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 31,343 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 15,499 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 15,844 | 1.0% |
Male population 49.45%
Female population 50.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 24,564 | -1.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 3,265 | -6.7% |
| Not Citizen | 3,514 | 19.7% |
Citizen US Born 78.37%
Citizen not US Born 10.42%
Not Citizen 11.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 286 | 27.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,694 | -6.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,715 | 16.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 443 | 35.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 26,937 | -0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.92%
Moved from Same County 5.45%
Moved from Same State 5.52%
Moved from Different State 1.43%
Same House as Last Year 86.68%
What are the employment statistics in Norwood?
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White-collar workers make up 88% of the working population in Norwood, while blue-collar employees account for 12%. There are also 1,338 entrepreneurs in Norwood (7.46% of the workforce); 11,943 workers employed in private companies (66.63%); and 2,365 people working in governmental institutions (13.19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 15,774 | 1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 2,151 | -8.8% |
White Collar 88%
Blue Collar 12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,338 | -7.5% |
| Private Companies | 11,943 | -1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,365 | 10.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,279 | -0.2% |
Self Employees 7.46%
Private Companies 66.63%
Governmental Workers 13.19%
Not for Profit Companies 12.71%
How many households are there in Norwood?
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There are a total of 13,114 households in Norwood, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.18% of these Norwood households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.82%. Additionally, 27.47% of households have children and 72.53% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 13,114 | 0.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.4% |
| Family Households | 8,023 | 1.2% |
| Non-family Households | 5,091 | 0.3% |
Family Households 61.18%
Non-family Households 38.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,602 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 9,512 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 27.47%
Households without Children 72.53%
What are the median and average incomes in Norwood?
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The average annual household income in Norwood is $141,150, while the median household income sits at $98,653 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $114,609, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $125,573. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $63,636 and $65,510, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $141,150 | 8.4% |
| Median Household Income | $98,653 | 2.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,337 | 3.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 28,309 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Norwood?
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There are 13,765 housing units in Norwood, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1961. Of the 13,114 occupied housing units in Norwood, 51.43% are owner-occupied, while 48.57% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $596,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,960 per month in Norwood.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $596,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,960 per month in Norwood.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 13,765 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1961 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,445 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 554 | -7.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,687 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,763 | -5.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,716 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,038 | -10.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,062 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 807 | 4.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 673 | 29.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 20 | 150.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,114 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,745 | -2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 6,369 | 4.8% |
Owner Occupied 51.43%
Renter Occupied 48.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,285 | -5.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,460 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $596,400 | 24.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $572,800 | 17.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,960 | 9.6% |
With Mortgage 63.53%
Without Mortgage 36.47%
What is the level of education in Norwood?
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Approximately 22.07% of the population in Norwood holds a high school degree (that's 5,561 residents), while 15.48% have attained a college certificate (5,318 locals) and 31.76% have a bachelor's degree (8,003 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 870 | 17.4% |
| Some High School | 5,561 | -2.4% |
| Some College | 5,318 | 0.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,836 | 5.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,003 | -1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,028 | 10.5% |
No High School 3.45%
Some High School 22.07%
Some College 15.48%
Associate Degree 7.29%
Bachelor's Degree 31.76%
Graduate Degree 19.95%
What is the marital status of Norwood residents?
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A total of 8,710 people in Norwood have never been married (which represents 33.3% of the total population), while 13,482 of them are wedded (51.54%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 663 (2.53%) and 2,443 (9.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,710 | 1.4% |
| Married | 13,482 | 0.3% |
| Separated | 663 | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1,523 | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 2,443 | 4.5% |
Never Married 33.3%
Married 51.54%
Separated 2.53%
Widowed 5.82%
Divorced 9.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Norwood?
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The top three means of transportation people in Norwood use to get to work are: car, railroad and subway or elevated. A total of 13,100 residents commute by car, 1,093 prefer going to work by railroad and 425 by subway or elevated.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 13,100 | -1.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 131 | -34.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 425 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,093 | 8,307.7% |
| Bicycle | 97 | -12.6% |
| TaxiCab | 38 | 15.2% |
| Walk | 383 | -3.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.
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