Norfolk is located in Northwest Hills Planning Region Connecticut. Norfolk has a 2024 population of 1,595. Norfolk is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually but its population has increased by 0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,584 in 2020.
The average household income in Norfolk is $140,481 with a poverty rate of 9.61%. The median age in Norfolk is 48.4 years: 43.4 years for males, and 53.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norfolk was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,462 | 84.41% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 12.93% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.35% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 737 | 2.34 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Married | 344 | 3.09 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 303 | 1.24 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 57 | 3.02 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Male | 33 | 3.55 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
74.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 0.92% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 15.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 314 | 22.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 333 | 23.5% |
| High School Graduate | 255 | 18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.28% |
| Some College | 281 | 19.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,195 | 1,180 | 585 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 168 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 128 | 127 | 23 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 5 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $74,107 | $42,344 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,375 | $92,083 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $21,875 | $63,750 | $13,182 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,000 | $0 | $60,625 |
| Overall | $51,063 | $56,159 | $31,417 |
| Some College | $41,630 | $47,917 | $0 |
$51,063
Average Earnings
$56,159
Average Male
$31,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.87% of Norfolk residents speak only English, while 4.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,442 | 151 | 10.47% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 13 | 8.61% |
| Multiple | 224 | 13 | 5.8% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
9.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.02%
Male Poverty Rate
13.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norfolk is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norfolk is Multiple, with 5.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.84% |
| High School | 10.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.57% |
| Male Employed | 1.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,111 | $175,960 |
| Households | $85,859 | $140,481 |
| Married Families | $137,788 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,306 | $85,908 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 6.42% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.14%
Born in Norfolk
94.46%
Native Born
5.54%
Foreign Born
1.91%
Non Citizen
3.64%
Naturalized
94.46% of Norfolk residents were born in the United States, with 52.14% having been born in Connecticut. 1.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,590 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,591 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,592 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2026 | 1,593 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,594 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,595 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 1,596 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,597 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 1,589 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 1,584 | -48 | -2.94% |
| 2019 | 1,632 | -9 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 1,641 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 1,638 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 1,643 | -13 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 1,656 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 1,665 | -17 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 1,682 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 1,688 | -14 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 1,702 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 1,707 | 0 | 0% |