Norwood town is located in Norfolk County Massachusetts. Norwood town has a 2024 population of 31,115. Norwood town is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,564 in 2020.
The average household income in Norwood town is $141,150 with a poverty rate of 7.56%. The median age in Norwood town is 39 years: 37.4 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norwood town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,035 | 76.68% |
| Black or African American | 2,102 | 6.71% |
| Asian | 2,088 | 6.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,718 | 5.48% |
| Other race | 1,394 | 4.45% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,114 | 2.36 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 6,072 | 3.05 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 5,091 | 1.24 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Female | 1,358 | 3.05 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 593 | 3.22 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
51.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 710 | 3.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,824 | 7.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,238 | 31.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,986 | 21.6% |
| High School Graduate | 4,028 | 17.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 802 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 3,494 | 15.14% |
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 | 17,652 | 16,849 | 9,193 |
| Hispanic | 1,543 | 1,304 | 564 |
| Asian | 1,481 | 1,409 | 1,238 |
| Black | 1,394 | 1,270 | 674 |
| 2+ Races | 1,016 | 908 | 501 |
| Other Race | 819 | 538 | 335 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,873 | $91,577 | $73,302 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,171 | $93,382 | $75,496 |
| High School Graduate | $39,117 | $50,492 | $31,477 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,141 | $44,102 | $30,069 |
| Overall | $67,976 | $73,957 | $58,280 |
| Some College | $46,020 | $55,000 | $42,467 |
$67,976
Average Earnings
$73,957
Average Male
$58,280
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.62% of Norwood town residents speak only English, while 25.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,720 | 1,237 | 5.44% |
| Multiple | 1,715 | 490 | 28.57% |
| Hispanic | 2,456 | 387 | 15.76% |
| Black | 2,068 | 273 | 13.2% |
| Asian | 2,088 | 185 | 8.86% |
| Other | 1,382 | 128 | 9.26% |
7.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.71%
Male Poverty Rate
9.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norwood town is Multiple, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norwood town is White, with 5.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.31% |
| High School | 11.42% |
| Some College | 7.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.77% |
| Female Employed | 5.34% |
| Male Employed | 3.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,455 | $161,169 |
| Households | $98,653 | $141,150 |
| Married Families | $138,537 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,478 | $106,731 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
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
1,048
Number of Veterans
1,004
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 324 |
| Korea | 188 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| World War II | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 535 |
| 65 to 74 | 249 |
| 35 to 54 | 122 |
| 55 to 64 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 983 | 4.91% |
| Black | 46 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.74% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 0.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
64.9%
Born in Norwood town
79.46%
Native Born
20.54%
Foreign Born
11.21%
Non Citizen
9.33%
Naturalized
79.46% of Norwood town residents were born in the United States, with 64.9% having been born in Massachusetts. 11.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,540 | -115 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 30,655 | -115 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 30,770 | -115 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 30,885 | -115 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 31,000 | -115 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 31,115 | -115 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 31,230 | -115 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 31,345 | -55 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 31,400 | -164 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 31,564 | 1,790 | 6.01% |
| 2019 | 29,774 | 450 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 29,324 | 46 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 29,278 | 88 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 29,190 | 93 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 29,097 | -52 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 29,149 | 114 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 29,035 | 171 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 28,864 | 153 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 28,711 | 59 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 28,652 | 0 | 0% |