Norfolk, Nebraska

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
25,883
Population
$57,479
Median Income
$192,300
Home Value
36.8
Median Age

Demographics

Norfolk has a population of 25,883 with a median age of 36.8. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
84.4%
Hispanic
14.3%
Black
1.0%
Asian
1.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population25,883
Median Age36.8
White84.4%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian1.0%
Hispanic or Latino14.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Norfolk is $57,479, which is 23.5% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $35,657. The poverty rate is 12.9%.

$57,479
Median Household Income
$35,657
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Norfolk is 2.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Norfolk, 93.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.5%
Bachelor's+
25.5%
Graduate+
8.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher25.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree8.3%

Housing

The median home value in Norfolk is $192,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $801. The homeownership rate is 62.3%.

$192,300
Median Home Value
$801/mo
Median Rent
62.3%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$192,300
Median Monthly Rent$801
Homeownership Rate62.3%
Vacancy Rate7.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Norfolk, Nebraska?
The population of Norfolk, Nebraska is 25,883 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Norfolk, Nebraska?
The median household income in Norfolk, Nebraska is $57,479. This is 23.5% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Norfolk, Nebraska?
The median home value in Norfolk, Nebraska is $192,300. The median monthly rent is $801.
What percentage of people in Norfolk have a college degree?
In Norfolk, Nebraska, 25.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Norfolk, Nebraska an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Norfolk, Nebraska is 3.3x (median home value $192,300 vs. median income $57,479), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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