Norwalk, CA

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Norwalk Overview

101,893
TOTAL POPULATION
51,371
MALE POPULATION
50,522
FEMALE POPULATION
101.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.35
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.6
MEDIAN AGE
4.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,540
PER CAPITA INCOME
$96,884
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,259
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,545
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
50,783
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Norwalk Zip Codes

Norwalk Area Codes

Race in Norwalk

The most populous races in Norwalk are Hispanic or Latino (70,692 | 69.4%), Some other Race (40,237 | 39.5%), and White / Caucasian (27,892 | 27.4%).
Race in Norwalk
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,69113.4%
Black / African American4,6174.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific6920.7%
Hispanic or Latino70,69269.4%
Native / Alaskan1,7111.7%
White / Caucasian27,89227.4%
Two or more Races13,05312.8%
Some other Race40,23739.5%
Total101,893100.0%

Ancestry in Norwalk

The most populous ancestries reported in Norwalk are Mexican (60,217 | 59.1%), Korean (7,319 | 7.2%), Central American (7,008 | 6.9%), American (4,464 | 4.4%), and Salvadoran (3,167 | 3.1%), together accounting for 80.6% of all Norwalk residents.
Ancestry in Norwalk
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1930.2%
American4,4644.4%
Apache1430.1%
Arab1590.2%
Argentinean750.1%
Armenian430.0%
Austrian250.0%
Barbadian1400.1%
Basque80.0%
Belgian100.0%
Belizean170.0%
Bhutanese5810.6%
Blackfeet320.0%
British1250.1%
Burmese1,6411.6%
Canadian440.0%
Cape Verdean50.0%
Central American7,0086.9%
Central American Indian3130.3%
Cherokee510.1%
Chilean210.0%
Chippewa360.0%
Choctaw70.0%
Colombian1520.2%
Costa Rican2020.2%
Croatian60.0%
Cuban4130.4%
Czech90.0%
Czechoslovakian1630.2%
Danish440.0%
Dominican1020.1%
Dutch2980.3%
Ecuadorian1200.1%
Egyptian440.0%
English1,3391.3%
European4780.5%
Filipino680.1%
French4510.4%
French Canadian1530.2%
German1,7251.7%
German Russian650.1%
Greek580.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro4710.5%
Guatemalan2,6132.6%
Guyanese220.0%
Haitian180.0%
Honduran4690.5%
Hungarian550.1%
Icelander120.0%
Indian (Asian)1,4811.5%
Indonesian260.0%
Iranian1210.1%
Irish1,7881.8%
Italian9410.9%
Jamaican400.0%
Japanese8810.9%
Kenyan170.0%
Korean7,3197.2%
Laotian1410.1%
Lebanese740.1%
Malaysian970.1%
Mexican60,21759.1%
Mexican American Indian9350.9%
Native Hawaiian730.1%
Navajo270.0%
Nicaraguan4690.5%
Nigerian1860.2%
Norwegian1430.1%
Ottawa290.0%
Paiute190.0%
Pakistani2730.3%
Palestinian190.0%
Panamanian150.0%
Peruvian6310.6%
Polish3350.3%
Portuguese3880.4%
Potawatomi770.1%
Puerto Rican6620.6%
Romanian210.0%
Russian770.1%
Salvadoran3,1673.1%
Samoan2460.2%
Scandinavian290.0%
Scotch-Irish1200.1%
Scottish2900.3%
Sierra Leonean200.0%
Sioux20.0%
Slavic80.0%
Slovak40.0%
South American9991.0%
South American Indian250.0%
Spaniard2160.2%
Spanish2260.2%
Sri Lankan9390.9%
Subsaharan African4210.4%
Swedish2640.3%
Swiss500.1%
Syrian60.0%
Thai1,0131.0%
Tohono O'Odham160.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian50.0%
Turkish150.0%
Ute160.0%
Vietnamese1250.1%
Welsh610.1%
Yaqui270.0%
Yugoslavian30.0%
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Immigrants in Norwalk

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Norwalk came from Latin America (22,370 | 22.0%), Central America (21,204 | 20.8%), Mexico (17,174 | 16.9%), Asia (8,908 | 8.7%), and South Eastern Asia (5,778 | 5.7%), together accounting for 74.0% of all Norwalk residents.
Immigrants in Norwalk
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5050.5%
Argentina520.1%
Armenia150.0%
Asia8,9088.7%
Australia60.0%
Azores180.0%
Bangladesh730.1%
Barbados1320.1%
Belize50.0%
Brazil550.1%
Cambodia4810.5%
Canada1430.1%
Caribbean4800.5%
Central America21,20420.8%
Chile150.0%
China7070.7%
Colombia890.1%
Costa Rica710.1%
Cuba2550.3%
Czechoslovakia80.0%
Denmark160.0%
Dominican Republic740.1%
Eastern Africa1100.1%
Eastern Asia1,9231.9%
Eastern Europe850.1%
Ecuador680.1%
Egypt550.1%
El Salvador1,9481.9%
England340.0%
Ethiopia270.0%
Europe3290.3%
Fiji580.1%
France70.0%
Germany440.0%
Greece170.0%
Guatemala1,4851.5%
Guyana190.0%
Honduras2680.3%
Hong Kong950.1%
Hungary80.0%
India4920.5%
Indonesia1270.1%
Iran750.1%
Israel200.0%
Jamaica140.0%
Japan100.0%
Kenya370.0%
Korea1,2061.2%
Laos620.1%
Latin America22,37022.0%
Malaysia330.0%
Mexico17,17416.9%
Nepal1230.1%
Netherlands250.0%
Nicaragua2450.2%
Nigeria2540.3%
Northern Africa550.1%
Northern Europe770.1%
Oceania1650.2%
Pakistan3720.4%
Panama80.0%
Peru3780.4%
Philippines4,3554.3%
Portugal590.1%
Romania160.0%
Russia60.0%
Scotland110.0%
Sierra Leone200.0%
South America6860.7%
South Central Asia1,1351.1%
South Eastern Asia5,7785.7%
Southern Europe830.1%
Spain70.0%
Syria90.0%
Taiwan2930.3%
Thailand1660.2%
Trinidad and Tobago50.0%
Venezuela70.0%
Vietnam5280.5%
Western Africa2740.3%
Western Asia720.1%
Western Europe760.1%
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Sex and Age in Norwalk

Sex and Age in Norwalk

The most populous age groups in Norwalk are 30 to 34 Years (4,447 | 8.7%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (4,167 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Norwalk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,603 (7.0%)3,663 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Years3,005 (5.9%)2,918 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years3,322 (6.5%)2,744 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years3,496 (6.8%)3,241 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years3,681 (7.2%)3,196 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years4,425 (8.6%)4,108 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years4,447 (8.7%)4,167 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years3,760 (7.3%)3,596 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years3,108 (6.0%)2,890 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years3,225 (6.3%)2,907 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years3,079 (6.0%)3,360 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years3,130 (6.1%)2,754 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years3,031 (5.9%)3,330 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years2,696 (5.2%)2,706 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years1,404 (2.7%)1,482 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years678 (1.3%)1,196 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years534 (1.0%)912 (1.8%)
85 Years and over747 (1.5%)1,352 (2.7%)
Total51,371 (100.0%)50,522 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Norwalk

Median Family Size in Norwalk

The median family size in Norwalk is 4.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,613 | 67.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,704 | 12.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Norwalk
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple14,613 (67.2%)4.31
Single Male/Father2,704 (12.4%)3.40
Single Female/Mother4,418 (20.3%)3.85
Total Families21,735 (100.0%)4.11

Median Household Size in Norwalk

The median household size in Norwalk is 3.74 persons per household, with married-couple households (14,613 | 55.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.4 persons per household. non-family households (4,773 | 18.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Norwalk
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple14,613 (55.1%)4.40
Single Male/Father2,704 (10.2%)3.79
Single Female/Mother4,418 (16.7%)4.13
Non-family4,773 (18.0%)1.33
Total Households26,508 (100.0%)3.74

Household Size by Marriage Status in Norwalk

Out of a total of 26,508 households in Norwalk, 21,735 (82.0%) are family households, while 4,773 (18.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 5,010, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,687.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Norwalk
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,687 (13.9%)
2-Person Households4,515 (17.0%)819 (3.1%)
3-Person Households4,867 (18.4%)157 (0.6%)
4-Person Households5,010 (18.9%)100 (0.4%)
5-Person Households4,051 (15.3%)10 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,812 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,480 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total21,735 (82.0%)4,773 (18.0%)

Female Fertility in Norwalk

Fertility by Age in Norwalk

Average fertility rate in Norwalk is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Norwalk
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years18 (1.6%)6.0
20 to 34 years765 (66.3%)67.0
35 to 50 years371 (32.2%)37.0
Total1,154 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norwalk

52.9% of women with births (1,154) in Norwalk are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 35.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norwalk
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years372 (48.6%)393 (51.4%)
35 to 50 years239 (64.4%)132 (35.6%)
Total610 (52.9%)544 (47.1%)

Fertility by Education in Norwalk

Average fertility rate in Norwalk is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 77.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 43.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Norwalk
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School56 (4.9%)12.0
High School Diploma235 (20.4%)36.0
College or Associate's Degree499 (43.2%)60.0
Bachelor's Degree265 (23.0%)65.0
Graduate Degree99 (8.6%)77.0
Total1,154 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norwalk

47.1% of women with births in Norwalk are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 89.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 80.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norwalk
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School42 (75.0%)14 (25.0%)
High School Diploma45 (19.2%)190 (80.8%)
College or Associate's Degree217 (43.5%)282 (56.5%)
Bachelor's Degree218 (82.3%)47 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree89 (89.9%)10 (10.1%)
Total610 (52.9%)544 (47.1%)

Income in Norwalk

Income Overview in Norwalk

Per Capita Income in Norwalk is $29,540, while median incomes of families and households are $96,884 and $91,259 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income101,893$29,540
Median Family Income21,735$96,884
Mean Family Income21,735$111,579
Median Household Income26,508$91,259
Mean Household Income26,508$107,386
Income Deficit21,735$10,545
Wage / Income Gap (%)101,89323.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)101,89376.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index101,8930.39

Earnings by Sex in Norwalk

Average Earnings in Norwalk are $40,075, $44,207 for men and $33,999 for women, a difference of 23.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Norwalk
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male27,654 (53.9%)$44,207
Female23,649 (46.1%)$33,999
Total51,303 (100.0%)$40,075

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norwalk

The most common earnings brackets in Norwalk are $100,000+ for men (3,282 | 11.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (2,081 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norwalk
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less601 (2.2%)808 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999585 (2.1%)889 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499553 (2.0%)952 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999320 (1.2%)575 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499640 (2.3%)1,105 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999609 (2.2%)931 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499675 (2.4%)799 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999481 (1.7%)647 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499555 (2.0%)884 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,057 (3.8%)828 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,754 (6.3%)1,796 (7.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,095 (7.6%)2,081 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,318 (8.4%)1,045 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,844 (6.7%)1,813 (7.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,369 (5.0%)1,392 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,234 (4.5%)938 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,480 (9.0%)1,551 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,117 (7.7%)1,374 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,085 (11.2%)1,687 (7.1%)
$100,000+3,282 (11.9%)1,554 (6.6%)
Total27,654 (100.0%)23,649 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norwalk

Average earnings in Norwalk are $48,542 for men and $39,395 for women, a difference of 18.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,281, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,800. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,050, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,077.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norwalk
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,800$28,077
High School Diploma$46,621$32,292
College or Associate's Degree$56,233$40,850
Bachelor's Degree$60,444$54,045
Graduate Degree$73,281$72,050
Total$48,542$39,395

Family Income in Norwalk

Family Income Brackets in Norwalk

According to the Norwalk family income data, there are 5,477 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 283 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Norwalk
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004352.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992831.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997393.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1085.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,8918.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993,47816.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993,45615.9%
$100,000 to $149,9995,47725.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,80412.9%
$200,000+2,1089.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norwalk

7+ person families (1,214 | 5.6%) account for the highest median family income in Norwalk with $135,000 per family, while 2-person families (5,128 | 23.6%) have the highest median income of $32,062 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norwalk
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,128 (23.6%)$64,123
3-Person Families5,183 (23.8%)$93,840
4-Person Families4,858 (22.4%)$100,545
5-Person Families3,619 (16.7%)$123,090
6-Person Families1,733 (8.0%)$101,728
7+ Person Families1,214 (5.6%)$135,000
Total21,735 (100.0%)$96,884

Family Income by Number of Earners in Norwalk

The median family income in Norwalk is $96,884, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,947) having the highest median family income of $140,777, while families with no earners (1,977) have the lowest median family income of $28,268, accounting for 27.4% and 9.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Norwalk
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,977 (9.1%)$28,268
1 Earner5,606 (25.8%)$61,432
2 Earners8,205 (37.8%)$108,412
3+ Earners5,947 (27.4%)$140,777
Total21,735 (100.0%)$96,884

Household Income in Norwalk

Household Income Brackets in Norwalk

With 6,044 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Norwalk, accounting for 22.8% of all households. In contrast, only 583 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Norwalk
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008483.2%
$10,000 to $14,9995832.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3255.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5375.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,2278.4%
$50,000 to $74,9993,97615.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994,13515.6%
$100,000 to $149,9996,04422.8%
$150,000 to $199,9993,28712.4%
$200,000+2,5189.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Norwalk

The median household income in Norwalk is $91,259, with the highest median household income of $98,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9,038 households (34.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $68,688, with 6,266 households (23.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Norwalk
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years461 (1.7%)$74,583
25 to 44 Years9,038 (34.1%)$98,750
45 to 64 Years10,743 (40.5%)$98,376
65+ Years6,266 (23.6%)$68,688
Total26,508 (100.0%)$91,259

Poverty in Norwalk

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norwalk

With 9.0% poverty level for males and 9.0% for females among the residents of Norwalk, 16 and 17 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 203 males (14.0%) and 266 females (15.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norwalk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years273 (7.6%)163 (4.5%)
5 Years14 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years364 (9.6%)447 (13.5%)
12 to 14 Years186 (9.0%)266 (15.2%)
15 Years80 (13.8%)38 (5.8%)
16 and 17 Years203 (14.0%)187 (14.6%)
18 to 24 Years556 (11.0%)462 (10.3%)
25 to 34 Years656 (7.5%)607 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years421 (6.2%)553 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years500 (8.1%)579 (9.2%)
55 to 64 Years754 (12.6%)377 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years409 (10.2%)500 (12.1%)
75 Years and over158 (8.4%)326 (9.9%)
Total4,574 (9.0%)4,505 (9.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norwalk

According to the poverty statistics in Norwalk, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.8% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norwalk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,311 (92.4%)3,464 (95.5%)
5 Years426 (96.8%)534 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years3,423 (90.4%)2,867 (86.5%)
12 to 14 Years1,871 (91.0%)1,478 (84.8%)
15 Years501 (86.2%)623 (94.3%)
16 and 17 Years1,246 (86.0%)1,091 (85.4%)
18 to 24 Years4,491 (89.0%)4,031 (89.7%)
25 to 34 Years8,100 (92.5%)7,658 (92.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,394 (93.8%)5,900 (91.4%)
45 to 54 Years5,697 (91.9%)5,685 (90.8%)
55 to 64 Years5,256 (87.5%)5,625 (93.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,594 (89.8%)3,628 (87.9%)
75 Years and over1,724 (91.6%)2,980 (90.1%)
Total46,034 (91.0%)45,564 (91.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norwalk

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Norwalk show that 4.3% or 628 of the total 14,613 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 13.6%, comprising of 194 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norwalk
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,636 (96.2%)263 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children5,980 (97.2%)171 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,235 (86.4%)194 (13.6%)
5 or more Children134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,985 (95.7%)628 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norwalk

According to the poverty data in Norwalk, 7.9% or 214 single-father households and 11.3% or 499 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 households (25.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norwalk
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children83 (6.1%)77 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children78 (7.6%)320 (17.6%)
3 or 4 Children46 (14.7%)102 (25.3%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total214 (7.9%)499 (11.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norwalk

The poverty data for Norwalk shows that 628 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 713 of the single-parent households (10.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 194 households (13.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 148 household (20.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norwalk
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children263 (3.8%)160 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children171 (2.8%)398 (14.1%)
3 or 4 Children194 (13.6%)148 (20.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)7 (6.4%)
Total628 (4.3%)713 (10.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Norwalk

Employment by Class of Employer in Norwalk

Among the 46,717 employed individuals in Norwalk, private company employees (33,673 | 72.1%), local government employees (4,418 | 9.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,855 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Norwalk
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees33,67372.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2342.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,1944.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,8556.1%
Local Government Employees4,4189.5%
State Government Employees1,5983.4%
Federal Government Employees7161.5%
Unpaid Family Workers290.1%
Total46,717100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Norwalk

According to the labor force statistics for Norwalk, out of the total population over 16 years of age (81,383), 62.4% or 50,783 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 2,844 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 81.1% or 6,986 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.3% or 300 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Norwalk
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,639 (29.9%)300 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Years4,821 (70.1%)472 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years6,724 (78.8%)464 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years6,986 (81.1%)286 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,790 (80.8%)464 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years9,969 (79.3%)449 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years4,201 (71.4%)197 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years3,422 (53.8%)175 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,873 (22.6%)30 (1.6%)
75 Years and over341 (6.3%)5 (1.5%)
Total50,783 (62.4%)2,844 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norwalk

According to labor force statistics for Norwalk, 76.1% of individuals (42,096) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (55,317) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 2,021 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.0% or 9,855 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.9% or 799 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norwalk
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,230 (64.6%)515 (4.6%)
High School Diploma11,575 (71.8%)1,112 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree13,440 (81.9%)788 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,855 (85.0%)290 (2.5%)
Total42,096 (76.1%)2,655 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Norwalk

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norwalk are Community & Social Service (4,216 | 8.8%), Management (3,552 | 7.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,786 | 5.8%), Education Instruction & Library (2,439 | 5.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (1,882 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Norwalk

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norwalk, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (78.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (79.3%), Legal Services & Support (76.5%), and Health Technologists (71.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Norwalk
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,219 (62.5%)1,333 (37.5%)
Business & Financial605 (35.1%)1,117 (64.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,512 (80.3%)370 (19.7%)
Computers & Mathematics682 (78.5%)187 (21.5%)
Architecture & Engineering597 (87.2%)88 (12.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science233 (71.0%)95 (29.0%)
Community & Social Service 1,347 (32.0%)2,869 (68.0%)
Education, Arts & Media318 (38.8%)502 (61.2%)
Legal Services & Support54 (23.5%)176 (76.5%)
Education Instruction & Library504 (20.7%)1,935 (79.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment471 (64.8%)256 (35.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,005 (36.1%)1,781 (63.9%)
Health Technologists430 (28.9%)1,058 (71.1%)
Total (Category)6,688 (47.2%)7,470 (52.8%)
Total (Overall)26,210 (54.8%)21,577 (45.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Norwalk are Healthcare Support (2,421 | 5.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (2,238 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,302 | 2.7%), Personal Care & Service (1,170 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (1,018 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Norwalk

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Norwalk, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.8%), Security & Protection (75.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.1%), Personal Care & Service (80.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Norwalk
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support360 (14.9%)2,061 (85.1%)
Security & Protection766 (75.2%)252 (24.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention339 (73.4%)123 (26.6%)
Law Enforcement427 (76.8%)129 (23.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,095 (48.9%)1,143 (51.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance849 (65.2%)453 (34.8%)
Personal Care & Service228 (19.5%)942 (80.5%)
Total (Category)3,298 (40.5%)4,851 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)26,210 (54.8%)21,577 (45.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Norwalk are Office & Administration (7,252 | 15.2%), and Sales & Related (4,868 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Norwalk

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Norwalk
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,407 (49.4%)2,461 (50.5%)
Office & Administration2,399 (33.1%)4,853 (66.9%)
Total (Category)4,806 (39.7%)7,314 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)26,210 (54.8%)21,577 (45.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Norwalk are Construction & Extraction (2,397 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,765 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (226 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Norwalk

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Norwalk
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry196 (86.7%)30 (13.3%)
Construction & Extraction2,377 (99.2%)20 (0.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,706 (96.7%)59 (3.3%)
Total (Category)4,279 (97.5%)109 (2.5%)
Total (Overall)26,210 (54.8%)21,577 (45.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Norwalk are Production (3,704 | 7.7%), Transportation (2,703 | 5.7%), and Material Moving (2,565 | 5.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Norwalk

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Norwalk
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,701 (72.9%)1,003 (27.1%)
Transportation2,479 (91.7%)224 (8.3%)
Material Moving1,959 (76.4%)606 (23.6%)
Total (Category)7,139 (79.6%)1,833 (20.4%)
Total (Overall)26,210 (54.8%)21,577 (45.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Norwalk

Employment Industries in Norwalk

The major employment industries in Norwalk include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,360 | 15.4%), Manufacturing (5,514 | 11.5%), Retail Trade (5,448 | 11.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (3,917 | 8.2%), and Educational Services (3,710 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Norwalk

Employment Industries by Sex in Norwalk

The Norwalk industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (94.0%), and Utilities (87.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.7%), Educational Services (71.2%), and Finance & Insurance (69.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Norwalk
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting180 (72.9%)67 (27.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,812 (94.0%)181 (6.0%)
Manufacturing4,004 (72.6%)1,510 (27.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,632 (74.8%)551 (25.2%)
Retail Trade2,684 (49.3%)2,764 (50.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,139 (80.1%)778 (19.9%)
Utilities173 (87.4%)25 (12.6%)
Information516 (70.3%)218 (29.7%)
Finance & Insurance570 (30.7%)1,286 (69.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing286 (52.4%)260 (47.6%)
Professional & Scientific1,394 (57.8%)1,017 (42.2%)
Enterprise Management27 (61.4%)17 (38.6%)
Administrative & Support1,345 (67.8%)638 (32.2%)
Educational Services1,068 (28.8%)2,642 (71.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,081 (28.3%)5,279 (71.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation456 (48.4%)487 (51.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,699 (49.8%)1,713 (50.2%)
Public Administration857 (42.8%)1,143 (57.2%)
Total26,210 (54.8%)21,577 (45.2%)

Education in Norwalk

School Enrollment in Norwalk

The most common levels of schooling among the 25,958 students in Norwalk are college / undergraduate (7,038 | 27.1%), high school (5,866 | 22.6%), and elementary school (4,618 | 17.8%).
School Enrollment in Norwalk
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,2734.9%
Kindergarten1,2224.7%
Elementary School4,61817.8%
Middle School4,58417.7%
High School5,86622.6%
College / Undergraduate7,03827.1%
Graduate / Professional1,3575.2%
Total25,958100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norwalk

Out of a total of 25,958 students who are enrolled in schools in Norwalk, 2,674 (10.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 23,284 (89.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 474 (25.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,967 (95.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norwalk
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,033 (82.8%)214 (17.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,099 (90.9%)510 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,444 (92.6%)435 (7.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,630 (93.1%)267 (6.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,967 (95.3%)97 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,751 (91.5%)256 (8.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,962 (82.0%)430 (18.0%)
35 Years and over1,389 (74.6%)474 (25.4%)
Total23,284 (89.7%)2,674 (10.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norwalk

Business (3,142 | 21.6%), science & technology (2,043 | 14.1%), social sciences (1,401 | 9.6%), arts & humanities (1,250 | 8.6%), and engineering (1,180 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 14,534 individuals in Norwalk who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norwalk
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5443.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3612.5%
Physical & Health Sciences2341.6%
Psychology8816.1%
Social Sciences1,4019.6%
Engineering1,1808.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies980.7%
Science & Technology2,04314.1%
Business3,14221.6%
Education1,0076.9%
Literature & Languages5533.8%
Liberal Arts & History9126.3%
Visual & Performing Arts4943.4%
Communications4343.0%
Arts & Humanities1,2508.6%
Total14,534100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Norwalk

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norwalk

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Norwalk are males with 2 vehicles (7,882, accounting for 30.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,079, making up 37.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norwalk
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle382 (1.5%)437 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle2,663 (10.4%)2,408 (11.4%)
2 Vehicles7,882 (30.7%)6,079 (28.9%)
3 Vehicles6,930 (27.0%)5,654 (26.9%)
4 Vehicles4,662 (18.2%)3,379 (16.1%)
5 or more Vehicles3,113 (12.1%)3,093 (14.7%)
Total25,632 (100.0%)21,050 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Norwalk

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Norwalk are 30 to 34 minutes (8,176 commuters, 18.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,835 commuters, 15.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (5,628 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Norwalk
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5721.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2,4035.5%
10 to 14 Minutes4,91511.2%
15 to 19 Minutes6,83515.5%
20 to 24 Minutes5,62812.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2,5325.8%
30 to 34 Minutes8,17618.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1562.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1,8824.3%
45 to 59 Minutes5,04611.5%
60 to 89 Minutes3,7008.4%
90 or more Minutes1,1312.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Norwalk

The most common commute times in Norwalk are 30 to 34 minutes (4,668 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (3,508 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Norwalk
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes438 (1.8%)134 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,114 (4.5%)1,289 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,667 (10.8%)2,248 (11.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,649 (14.8%)3,186 (16.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,070 (12.5%)2,558 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,297 (5.3%)1,235 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,668 (19.0%)3,508 (18.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes798 (3.2%)358 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,288 (5.2%)594 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,163 (12.8%)1,883 (9.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,884 (7.6%)1,816 (9.4%)
90 or more Minutes590 (2.4%)541 (2.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norwalk

The most frequent times of departure to work in Norwalk are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (3,241, 13.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,091, 16.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norwalk
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,241 (13.2%)1,027 (5.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,616 (6.6%)446 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,464 (5.9%)943 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,578 (10.5%)1,835 (9.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,524 (6.2%)1,394 (7.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,101 (12.6%)3,091 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,727 (7.0%)2,324 (12.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,636 (10.7%)2,666 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM767 (3.1%)1,161 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,273 (5.2%)1,245 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM482 (2.0%)743 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM176 (0.7%)127 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,091 (8.5%)1,305 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,950 (7.9%)1,043 (5.4%)
Total24,626 (100.0%)19,350 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Norwalk

Occupancy by Ownership in Norwalk

Of the total 26,508 dwellings in Norwalk, owner-occupied units account for 17,929 (67.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,579 (32.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Norwalk
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17,92967.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,57932.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units26,508100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Norwalk

Occupancy by Household Size in Norwalk
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,68713.9%
2-Person Household5,33420.1%
3-Person Household5,02419.0%
4+ Person Household12,46347.0%
Total Housing Units26,508100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norwalk

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norwalk
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,179 (59.1%)1,508 (40.9%)
2-Person Household3,788 (71.0%)1,546 (29.0%)
3-Person Household3,263 (64.9%)1,761 (35.0%)
4+ Person Household8,699 (69.8%)3,764 (30.2%)
Total Housing Units17,929 (67.6%)8,579 (32.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norwalk

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norwalk
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,205 (60.6%)2,083 (39.4%)
High School Diploma4,447 (64.7%)2,431 (35.3%)
College/Associate Degree5,932 (70.6%)2,475 (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,345 (73.2%)1,590 (26.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norwalk

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norwalk
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,22015.9%
35 to 44 Years5,27919.9%
45 to 54 Years4,96518.7%
55 to 64 Years5,77821.8%
65 to 74 Years3,75614.2%
75 to 84 Years1,4745.6%
85 Years and Over1,0363.9%
Total26,508100.0%

Housing Finances in Norwalk

Median Income by Occupancy in Norwalk

Median Income by Occupancy in Norwalk
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied17,929 (67.6%)$108,745
Renter-Occupied8,579 (32.4%)$66,060
Average26,508 (100.0%)$91,259

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norwalk

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norwalk
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000266 (1.5%)271 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99997 (0.5%)218 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999257 (1.4%)329 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999357 (2.0%)291 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999403 (2.2%)274 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999724 (4.0%)815 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,070 (6.0%)1,168 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,378 (13.3%)1,610 (18.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,665 (14.9%)1,463 (17.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,521 (25.2%)1,519 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more5,191 (28.9%)621 (7.2%)
Total17,929 (100.0%)8,579 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norwalk

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norwalk
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300485 (2.7%)74 (0.9%)
$300 to $4991,842 (10.3%)206 (2.4%)
$500 to $7992,453 (13.7%)289 (3.4%)
$800 to $999844 (4.7%)174 (2.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,228 (6.9%)1,549 (18.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,216 (12.4%)2,640 (30.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,014 (16.8%)1,884 (22.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,793 (15.6%)1,016 (11.8%)
$3,000 or more3,054 (17.0%)556 (6.5%)
Total17,929 (100.0%)8,579 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Norwalk

Housing Structures in Norwalk

Housing Structures in Norwalk
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20,19176.2%
Single Unit, Attached9673.6%
2 Unit Apartments1550.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6052.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7022.6%
10 or more Apartments3,48413.1%
Mobile Home / Other4041.5%
Total26,508100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norwalk

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norwalk
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached16,760 (83.0%)3,431 (17.0%)
Single Unit, Attached675 (69.8%)292 (30.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)155 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments76 (12.6%)529 (87.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments89 (12.7%)613 (87.3%)
10 or more Apartments45 (1.3%)3,439 (98.7%)
Mobile Home / Other284 (70.3%)120 (29.7%)
Total17,929 (67.6%)8,579 (32.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norwalk

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norwalk
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room105 (0.6%)660 (7.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms874 (4.9%)2,089 (24.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms8,549 (47.7%)4,411 (51.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,725 (37.5%)1,102 (12.9%)
8 or more Rooms1,676 (9.3%)317 (3.7%)
Total17,929 (100.0%)8,579 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norwalk

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norwalk
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas13,140 (73.3%)5,081 (59.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas241 (1.3%)228 (2.7%)
Electricity3,429 (19.1%)2,291 (26.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels116 (0.6%)36 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used997 (5.6%)943 (11.0%)
Total17,929 (100.0%)8,579 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Norwalk

Household Vehicle Usage in Norwalk
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle456 (2.5%)718 (8.4%)
1 Vehicle2,835 (15.8%)2,668 (31.1%)
2 Vehicles5,895 (32.9%)3,007 (35.0%)
3 or more Vehicles8,743 (48.8%)2,186 (25.5%)
Total17,929 (100.0%)8,579 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Norwalk

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Norwalk

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,56512,364
Median Property Value$579,300$598,900
Median Household Income$86,688$3,945
Monthly Housing Costs$574$2,991
Real Estate Taxes$2,866$299

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norwalk

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norwalk
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000186 (3.3%)110 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999255 (4.6%)168 (1.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999229 (4.1%)174 (1.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999990 (17.8%)2,418 (19.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,537 (63.6%)8,376 (67.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999345 (6.2%)971 (7.9%)
$1,000,000 or more23 (0.4%)147 (1.2%)
Total5,565 (100.0%)12,364 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norwalk

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norwalk
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000162 (2.9%)132 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999693 (12.4%)201 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999370 (6.7%)324 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999434 (7.8%)354 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999771 (13.9%)636 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999707 (12.7%)1,607 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,182 (21.2%)1,958 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more1,246 (22.4%)3,339 (27.0%)
Total5,565 (100.0%)12,364 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norwalk

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norwalk
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x536 (9.6%)115,015 (930.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x559 (10.0%)597 (4.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x422 (7.6%)1,454 (11.8%)
4.0x or more4,002 (71.9%)2,480 (20.1%)
Total5,565 (100.0%)12,364 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norwalk

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norwalk
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800267 (4.8%)43 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,132 (20.3%)198 (1.6%)
$800 to $1,4993,910 (70.3%)543 (4.4%)
Total5,565 (100.0%)12,364 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Norwalk

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norwalk

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norwalk
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,146 (98.7%)108 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years15,782 (96.5%)574 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years8,474 (88.0%)1,158 (12.0%)
26 to 34 Years13,155 (85.0%)2,314 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years11,129 (84.2%)2,092 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years10,738 (86.2%)1,723 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years10,821 (90.3%)1,166 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years7,796 (95.9%)335 (4.1%)
75 Years and older5,110 (98.5%)78 (1.5%)
Total91,151 (90.5%)9,548 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norwalk

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norwalk
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,146 (98.7%)108 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen15,782 (96.5%)574 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen8,474 (88.0%)1,158 (12.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norwalk

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norwalk
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,315 (86.3%)686 (13.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9999,143 (84.8%)1,641 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,173 (85.2%)2,120 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,879 (91.0%)1,468 (9.0%)
$100,000 and over49,129 (93.5%)3,394 (6.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norwalk

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norwalk
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,442 (41.7%)5,229 (63.3%)
6 to 18 Years7,162 (43.8%)9,322 (57.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,756 (28.6%)6,015 (62.5%)
25 to 34 Years3,838 (24.8%)9,980 (64.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,439 (18.4%)9,294 (70.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,331 (18.7%)8,778 (70.4%)
55 to 64 Years3,989 (33.3%)7,270 (60.7%)
65 to 74 Years7,123 (87.6%)2,654 (32.6%)
75 Years and over4,954 (95.5%)1,309 (25.2%)
Total38,034 (37.8%)59,851 (59.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norwalk

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norwalk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years288 (3.5%)307 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years904 (6.6%)565 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,950 (10.3%)1,914 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,126 (28.1%)833 (20.2%)
75 Years and over1,100 (58.5%)1,644 (49.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Norwalk

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (0.3%)73 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years75 (0.5%)75 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years271 (1.4%)278 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years351 (8.8%)136 (3.3%)
75 Years and over457 (24.3%)627 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years41 (0.5%)78 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years154 (1.1%)250 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years343 (1.8%)332 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years152 (3.8%)157 (3.8%)
75 Years and over213 (11.3%)184 (5.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years203 (2.4%)199 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years710 (5.2%)147 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,026 (5.4%)677 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years372 (9.3%)286 (6.9%)
75 Years and over422 (22.4%)728 (22.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (0.3%)37 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years164 (1.2%)85 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years877 (4.6%)963 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years646 (16.1%)636 (15.4%)
75 Years and over735 (39.1%)1,328 (40.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years87 (1.0%)138 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years242 (1.8%)105 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years390 (2.1%)501 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years253 (6.3%)322 (7.8%)
75 Years and over246 (13.1%)651 (19.7%)

Technology Access in Norwalk

Computing Device Access in Norwalk

Computing Device Access in Norwalk
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop21,93882.8%
Smartphone24,27291.6%
Tablet18,32169.1%
No Computing Device9773.7%
Total26,508100.0%

Internet Access in Norwalk

Internet Access in Norwalk
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet80.0%
Broadband Home20,09075.8%
Cellular Data Only2,5339.6%
Satellite Internet2,66610.1%
No Internet2,4489.2%
Total26,508100.0%

Norwalk Summary

Norwalk, California is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. It is located about 17 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and is part of the Gateway Cities region. As of the 2010 census, the population of Norwalk was 105,549, making it the 58th most populous city in California.

History

The area that is now Norwalk was originally inhabited by the Tongva people, who were later displaced by Spanish settlers in the late 18th century. The area was part of the Rancho Los Nietos, a Spanish land grant given to the Nieto family in 1784. The area was later sold to the Dominguez family in 1834, and the area was known as Rancho Los Coyotes.
In the late 19th century, the area was subdivided and sold to farmers and ranchers. The area was known as Dairy Valley due to the large number of dairy farms in the area. The area was incorporated as the City of Norwalk in 1957.

Geography

Norwalk is located at 33°54'N 118°6'W (33.9000, -118.1000). It is located in the southeastern corner of Los Angeles County, about 17 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is bordered by the cities of Santa Fe Springs to the north, Cerritos to the east, La Mirada to the south, and Downey to the west.
The city has a total area of 9.2 square miles, of which 9.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located in the Los Angeles Basin and is part of the Gateway Cities region.

Economy

Norwalk is a major industrial center in the Los Angeles area. The city is home to several large industrial parks, including the Norwalk Industrial Park, the Norwalk Business Park, and the Norwalk Technology Center. The city is also home to several major employers, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
The city is also home to several retail centers, including the Norwalk Towne Center, the Norwalk Promenade, and the Norwalk Marketplace.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Norwalk was 105,549. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 11.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 25.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 53.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $56,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 14.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Norwalk?
Total Population of Norwalk is 101,893.
What is the Total Male Population of Norwalk?
Total Male Population of Norwalk is 51,371.
What is the Total Female Population of Norwalk?
Total Female Population of Norwalk is 50,522.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Norwalk?
There are 101.68 Males per 100 Females in Norwalk.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Norwalk?
There are 98.35 Females per 100 Males in Norwalk.
What is the Median Population Age in Norwalk?
Median Population Age in Norwalk is 35.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Norwalk
Average Family Size in Norwalk is 4.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Norwalk
Average Household Size in Norwalk is 3.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Norwalk?
Per Capita income in Norwalk is $29,540.
What is the Median Family Income in Norwalk?
Median Family Income in Norwalk is $96,884.
What is the Median Household income in Norwalk?
Median Household Income in Norwalk is $91,259.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Norwalk?
Income or Wage Gap in Norwalk is 23.1%.
Women in Norwalk earn 76.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Norwalk?
Family Income Deficit in Norwalk is $10,545.
Families that are below poverty line in Norwalk earn $10,545 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Norwalk?
Inequality or Gini Index in Norwalk is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Norwalk?
There are 50,783 People in the Labor Forcein in Norwalk.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Norwalk?
62.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Norwalk.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Norwalk?
Unemployment Rate in Norwalk is 5.6%.