Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Norwalk, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,095

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.1%14,542

Hispanic/Latino

8.8%1,505

Two or More

3.5%602

Other

1.4%239

Black

1.2%207

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%578

High School Diploma

37.2%4,423

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%980

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%1,706

Associate's Degree

7.9%938

Bachelor's Degree

11%1,306

Master's Degree

5.1%611

Professional Degree

2.1%253

Doctorate

1.1%133

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,300

Median Renti

$836

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.1%4,837

Renter-Occupied

34.9%2,597

Total Units

7,898

Homeownership

65.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.2%494

$50K–$100K

9.7%469

$100K–$150K

20.7%1,001

$150K–$200K

30%1,452

$200K–$300K

20.1%970

$300K–$500K

5.5%266

$500K–$1M

3%144

$1M+

0.8%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

251

$500–$750

701

$750–$1,000

846

$1,000–$1,250

565

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%13

2010–2019

3.2%253

2000–2009

12.6%995

1990–1999

11.6%917

1980–1989

8.7%690

1970–1979

11%872

1960–1969

10.9%860

1950–1959

15.9%1,258

1940–1949

4.8%379

1939 or earlier

21%1,661

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.5%5,243

Electricity

28.1%2,088

Wood

0.8%61

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%25

No Fuel

0.1%9

Fuel Oil

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,844

Mean Household Incomei

$72,957

Per Capita Incomei

$31,816

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

8,330

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%483

$10K–$15K

3.7%278

$15K–$20K

4.5%332

$20K–$25K

6.1%456

$25K–$30K

3.6%264

$30K–$35K

4.4%330

$35K–$40K

3.9%291

$40K–$45K

5.3%396

$45K–$50K

5.6%417

$50K–$60K

6%444

$60K–$75K

9.7%718

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,063

$100K–$125K

12.3%916

$125K–$150K

4.9%364

$150K–$200K

5.7%421

$200K+

3.5%261

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,850

Avg. Commutei

21.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,881

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

862(6.6% of civilian adults)