Norristown is a borough located in Chester County Pennsylvania. Norristown has a 2024 population of 35,764. Norristown is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,783 in 2020.
The average household income in Norristown is $74,492 with a poverty rate of 18.97%. The median age in Norristown is 33.7 years: 31.7 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norristown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,658 | 32.58% |
| White | 11,507 | 32.16% |
| Two or more races | 6,769 | 18.92% |
| Other race | 4,091 | 11.43% |
| Native American | 1,030 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 663 | 1.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.18% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,121 | 2.66 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Non Family | 4,993 | 1.18 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Married | 4,079 | 3.7 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 2,986 | 3.38 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Male | 1,063 | 3.61 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
40.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,972 | 8.65% |
| Associates Degree | 1,831 | 8.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,423 | 15.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,977 | 8.67% |
| High School Graduate | 8,274 | 36.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,646 | 7.22% |
| Some College | 3,686 | 16.16% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,857 | 6,851 | 1,119 |
| White | 7,611 | 7,182 | 2,649 |
| Hispanic | 5,844 | 3,781 | 1,050 |
| 2+ Races | 2,730 | 2,149 | 645 |
| Other Race | 2,135 | 1,257 | 347 |
| Native American | 621 | 363 | 55 |
| Asian | 566 | 550 | 312 |
| Islander | 64 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,843 | $67,131 | $58,542 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,607 | $50,128 | $64,452 |
| High School Graduate | $31,964 | $35,479 | $30,181 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,711 | $33,962 | $24,583 |
| Overall | $40,849 | $40,713 | $41,105 |
| Some College | $40,958 | $42,225 | $39,630 |
$40,849
Average Earnings
$40,713
Average Male
$41,105
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.04% of Norristown residents speak only English, while 30.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,755 | 2,261 | 19.23% |
| Black | 11,480 | 2,105 | 18.34% |
| Other | 4,084 | 1,389 | 34.01% |
| White | 9,169 | 1,321 | 14.41% |
| Multiple | 6,689 | 1,143 | 17.09% |
| Native | 1,030 | 152 | 14.76% |
| Asian | 652 | 144 | 22.09% |
18.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.28%
Male Poverty Rate
20.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norristown is Other, with 34.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norristown is White, with 14.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.85% |
| High School | 18.93% |
| Some College | 14.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.2% |
| Female Employed | 8.73% |
| Male Employed | 8.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,630 | $82,294 |
| Households | $65,058 | $74,492 |
| Married Families | $91,632 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,541 | $55,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
984
Number of Veterans
791
Male Veterans
193
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 293 |
| First Gulf War | 186 |
| Second Gulf War | 116 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 40 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 314 |
| 65 to 74 | 224 |
| 75+ | 215 |
| 35 to 54 | 206 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 4.86% |
| Black | 458 | 4.88% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 1.02% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
63.99%
Born in Norristown
82.33%
Native Born
17.67%
Foreign Born
11.92%
Non Citizen
5.75%
Naturalized
82.33% of Norristown residents were born in the United States, with 63.99% having been born in Pennsylvania. 11.92% 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 | 35,741 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 35,745 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 35,750 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 35,755 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 35,759 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 35,764 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 35,769 | -44 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 35,813 | -112 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 35,925 | 142 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 35,783 | 1,488 | 4.34% |
| 2019 | 34,295 | -103 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 34,398 | -58 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 34,456 | -59 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 34,515 | 16 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 34,499 | -112 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 34,611 | 35 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 34,576 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 34,574 | 18 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 34,556 | 192 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 34,364 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,282 | 533 | 1.73% |
| 1990 | 30,749 | -3,935 | -11.35% |
| 1980 | 34,684 | -3,485 | -9.13% |
| 1970 | 38,169 | -756 | -1.94% |
| 1960 | 38,925 | 799 | 2.1% |
| 1950 | 38,126 | -55 | -0.14% |
| 1940 | 38,181 | 2,328 | 6.49% |
| 1930 | 35,853 | 3,534 | 10.93% |
| 1920 | 32,319 | 4,444 | 15.94% |
| 1910 | 27,875 | 5,610 | 25.2% |
| 1900 | 22,265 | 2,474 | 12.5% |
| 1890 | 19,791 | 6,728 | 51.5% |
| 1880 | 13,063 | 2,310 | 21.48% |
| 1870 | 10,753 | 1,905 | 21.53% |
| 1860 | 8,848 | 2,824 | 46.88% |
| 1850 | 6,024 | 3,087 | 105.11% |
| 1840 | 2,937 | -32,804 | -91.78% |