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 $72,202 with a poverty rate of 18.41%. The median age in Norristown is 32.4 years: 30.3 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norristown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,650 | 35.42% |
| Black or African American | 11,707 | 32.78% |
| Two or more races | 5,573 | 15.61% |
| Other race | 3,905 | 10.93% |
| Asian | 931 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 893 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.15% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,918 | 2.69 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 4,995 | 1.18 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Married | 3,951 | 3.94 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 2,820 | 3.37 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Male | 1,152 | 3.36 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
38.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,780 | 8.02% |
| Associates Degree | 2,027 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,997 | 13.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,151 | 9.69% |
| High School Graduate | 8,061 | 36.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,524 | 6.86% |
| Some College | 3,666 | 16.51% |
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 | 7,838 | 7,397 | 2,336 |
| Black | 7,684 | 6,961 | 1,165 |
| Hispanic | 4,927 | 2,977 | 942 |
| 2+ Races | 2,328 | 1,831 | 520 |
| Other Race | 1,989 | 1,051 | 337 |
| Asian | 766 | 670 | 525 |
| Native American | 392 | 149 | 45 |
| Islander | 53 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,104 | $69,640 | $55,507 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,944 | $40,417 | $63,145 |
| High School Graduate | $31,317 | $33,165 | $30,085 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,887 | $30,328 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $36,924 | $38,010 | $36,064 |
| Some College | $36,136 | $40,355 | $34,883 |
$36,924
Average Earnings
$38,010
Average Male
$36,064
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.08% of Norristown residents speak only English, while 26.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,570 | 2,192 | 18.95% |
| Hispanic | 9,775 | 1,828 | 18.7% |
| White | 10,054 | 1,319 | 13.12% |
| Other | 3,905 | 1,268 | 32.47% |
| Multiple | 5,485 | 1,036 | 18.89% |
| Asian | 914 | 229 | 25.05% |
| Native | 893 | 91 | 10.19% |
18.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.81%
Male Poverty Rate
19.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norristown is Other, with 32.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norristown is Native, with 10.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.73% |
| Some College | 11.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.71% |
| Female Employed | 8.46% |
| Male Employed | 6.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,841 | $80,467 |
| Households | $59,068 | $72,202 |
| Married Families | $88,822 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,765 | $53,077 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
806
Number of Veterans
744
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 304 |
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| First Gulf War | 122 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 247 |
| 65 to 74 | 191 |
| 35 to 54 | 152 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 376 | 3.66% |
| Black | 334 | 3.64% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.72% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
65.29%
Born in Norristown
83.47%
Native Born
16.53%
Foreign Born
10.51%
Non Citizen
6.01%
Naturalized
83.47% of Norristown residents were born in the United States, with 65.29% having been born in Pennsylvania. 10.51% 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% |