Norwood is a town located in Stanly County North Carolina. Norwood has a 2024 population of 2,495. Norwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 5.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,363 in 2020.
The average household income in Norwood is $67,071 with a poverty rate of 10.53%. The median age in Norwood is 40.8 years: 36.5 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,971 | 67.83% |
| Black or African American | 709 | 24.4% |
| Asian | 157 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 45 | 1.55% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,037 | 2.8 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 464 | 1.22 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 415 | 4.14 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 102 | 3.97 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 56 | 3.86 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
4.01
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 224 | 10.44% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 294 | 13.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 4.99% |
| High School Graduate | 849 | 39.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 3.12% |
| Some College | 464 | 21.62% |
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 | 1,444 | 1,199 | 273 |
| Black | 511 | 497 | 86 |
| Asian | 122 | 122 | 15 |
| Other Race | 45 | 16 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 16 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 21 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,195 | $46,507 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,464 | $0 | $60,063 |
| High School Graduate | $35,744 | $36,571 | $26,771 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,240 | $36,714 | $34,470 |
| Some College | $31,103 | $26,094 | $34,242 |
$36,240
Average Earnings
$36,714
Average Male
$34,470
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.47% of Norwood residents speak only English, while 6.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 708 | 183 | 25.85% |
| White | 1,971 | 120 | 6.09% |
| Multiple | 24 | 3 | 12.5% |
10.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.11%
Male Poverty Rate
11.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norwood is Black, with 25.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norwood is White, with 6.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.49% |
| High School | 5.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.71% |
| Female Employed | 3.05% |
| Male Employed | 2.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,038 | $85,600 |
| Households | $55,897 | $67,071 |
| Married Families | $71,658 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,139 | $43,966 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
193
Number of Veterans
178
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 8.86% |
| Black | 48 | 7.87% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
70.1%
Born in Norwood
95.46%
Native Born
4.54%
Foreign Born
4.37%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
95.46% of Norwood residents were born in the United States, with 70.1% having been born in North Carolina. 4.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,660 | 33 | 1.26% |
| 2028 | 2,627 | 33 | 1.27% |
| 2027 | 2,594 | 33 | 1.29% |
| 2026 | 2,561 | 33 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 2,528 | 33 | 1.32% |
| 2024 | 2,495 | 33 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 2,462 | 43 | 1.78% |
| 2022 | 2,419 | 30 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 2,389 | 26 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 2,363 | -81 | -3.31% |
| 2019 | 2,444 | 21 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 2,423 | 19 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 2,404 | 22 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 2,382 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,375 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,374 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 2,377 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 2,371 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 2,374 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 2,375 | 0 | 0% |