Norwalk, OH

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Norwalk Overview

17,041
TOTAL POPULATION
8,347
MALE POPULATION
8,694
FEMALE POPULATION
96.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,252
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,417
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,311
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,301
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Norwalk Zip Codes

Norwalk Area Codes

Race in Norwalk

The most populous races in Norwalk are White / Caucasian (15,452 | 90.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1,441 | 8.5%), and Two or more Races (1,081 | 6.3%).
Race in Norwalk
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American2281.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,4418.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian15,45290.7%
Two or more Races1,0816.3%
Some other Race2801.6%
Total17,041100.0%

Ancestry in Norwalk

The most populous ancestries reported in Norwalk are German (5,462 | 32.1%), Irish (2,148 | 12.6%), English (2,022 | 11.9%), American (1,264 | 7.4%), and Mexican (1,126 | 6.6%), together accounting for 70.6% of all Norwalk residents.
Ancestry in Norwalk
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,2647.4%
Arab280.2%
Argentinean430.3%
Belgian370.2%
British310.2%
Cherokee590.4%
Czech3602.1%
Czechoslovakian770.4%
Danish300.2%
Dominican710.4%
Dutch4372.6%
Eastern European240.1%
English2,02211.9%
European1651.0%
French5533.3%
German5,46232.1%
Greek380.2%
Hungarian1580.9%
Irish2,14812.6%
Italian8124.8%
Lebanese280.2%
Luxembourger150.1%
Mexican1,1266.6%
Mexican American Indian310.2%
Navajo120.1%
Northern European480.3%
Norwegian1030.6%
Peruvian180.1%
Polish3792.2%
Portuguese10.0%
Puerto Rican560.3%
Russian230.1%
Samoan90.1%
Scandinavian80.1%
Scotch-Irish1460.9%
Scottish2841.7%
Slovak490.3%
Slovene400.2%
South American720.4%
Spaniard670.4%
Swedish2041.2%
Swiss1520.9%
Thai670.4%
Ukrainian230.1%
Venezuelan110.1%
Welsh420.3%
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Immigrants in Norwalk

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Norwalk came from Latin America (344 | 2.0%), Central America (272 | 1.6%), Mexico (272 | 1.6%), South America (72 | 0.4%), and Argentina (43 | 0.3%), together accounting for 5.9% of all Norwalk residents.
Immigrants in Norwalk
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Argentina430.3%
Central America2721.6%
Europe210.1%
Germany160.1%
Italy50.0%
Latin America3442.0%
Mexico2721.6%
Peru290.2%
South America720.4%
Southern Europe50.0%
Western Europe160.1%
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Sex and Age in Norwalk

Sex and Age in Norwalk

The most populous age groups in Norwalk are 5 to 9 Years (746 | 8.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (748 | 8.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Norwalk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years544 (6.5%)541 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years746 (8.9%)428 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years569 (6.8%)424 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years518 (6.2%)681 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years424 (5.1%)400 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years614 (7.4%)378 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years627 (7.5%)748 (8.6%)
35 to 39 Years451 (5.4%)623 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years557 (6.7%)516 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years496 (5.9%)433 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years448 (5.4%)521 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years542 (6.5%)544 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years703 (8.4%)416 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years471 (5.6%)550 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years255 (3.0%)615 (7.1%)
75 to 79 Years160 (1.9%)354 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years94 (1.1%)220 (2.5%)
85 Years and over128 (1.5%)302 (3.5%)
Total8,347 (100.0%)8,694 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Norwalk

Median Family Size in Norwalk

The median family size in Norwalk is 3.20 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,617 | 68.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.27 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (373 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Norwalk
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,617 (68.1%)3.27
Single Male/Father373 (9.7%)3.00
Single Female/Mother854 (22.2%)3.05
Total Families3,844 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Norwalk

The median household size in Norwalk is 2.30 persons per household, with single male/father households (373 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.64 persons per household. non-family households (3,423 | 47.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Norwalk
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,617 (36.0%)3.28
Single Male/Father373 (5.1%)3.64
Single Female/Mother854 (11.7%)3.25
Non-family3,423 (47.1%)1.17
Total Households7,267 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Norwalk

Out of a total of 7,267 households in Norwalk, 3,844 (52.9%) are family households, while 3,423 (47.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,459, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,944.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Norwalk
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,944 (40.5%)
2-Person Households1,459 (20.1%)440 (6.0%)
3-Person Households872 (12.0%)17 (0.2%)
4-Person Households1,026 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households329 (4.5%)22 (0.3%)
6-Person Households123 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households35 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,844 (52.9%)3,423 (47.1%)

Female Fertility in Norwalk

Fertility by Age in Norwalk

Average fertility rate in Norwalk is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 95.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Norwalk
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years107 (95.5%)70.0
35 to 50 years5 (4.5%)3.0
Total112 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norwalk

47.3% of women with births (112) in Norwalk are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 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 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norwalk
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years53 (49.5%)54 (50.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total53 (47.3%)59 (52.7%)

Fertility by Education in Norwalk

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Norwalk
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma21 (18.8%)18.0
College or Associate's Degree82 (73.2%)78.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree9 (8.0%)35.0
Total112 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norwalk

52.7% of women with births in Norwalk are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norwalk
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree44 (53.7%)38 (46.3%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (47.3%)59 (52.7%)

Income in Norwalk

Income Overview in Norwalk

Per Capita Income in Norwalk is $29,252, while median incomes of families and households are $77,417 and $58,311 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income17,041$29,252
Median Family Income3,844$77,417
Mean Family Income3,844$86,197
Median Household Income7,267$58,311
Mean Household Income7,267$67,619
Income Deficit3,844$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)17,04127.65%
Wage / Income Gap ($)17,04172.35¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index17,0410.41

Earnings by Sex in Norwalk

Average Earnings in Norwalk are $36,299, $40,818 for men and $29,533 for women, a difference of 27.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Norwalk
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,621 (51.9%)$40,818
Female4,276 (48.1%)$29,533
Total8,897 (100.0%)$36,299

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norwalk

The most common earnings brackets in Norwalk are $100,000+ for men (462 | 10.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (364 | 8.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norwalk
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less153 (3.3%)364 (8.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99988 (1.9%)134 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49998 (2.1%)267 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999203 (4.4%)76 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499257 (5.6%)234 (5.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999213 (4.6%)142 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49943 (0.9%)237 (5.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999138 (3.0%)115 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499245 (5.3%)132 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99918 (0.4%)128 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999224 (4.9%)351 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999177 (3.8%)175 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999391 (8.5%)297 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999377 (8.2%)291 (6.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999331 (7.2%)265 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999285 (6.2%)201 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999288 (6.2%)248 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999290 (6.3%)143 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999340 (7.4%)347 (8.1%)
$100,000+462 (10.0%)129 (3.0%)
Total4,621 (100.0%)4,276 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norwalk

Average earnings in Norwalk are $43,992 for men and $36,083 for women, a difference of 18.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,125, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $22,208. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,227, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,765.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norwalk
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,208$26,929
High School Diploma$41,817$23,765
College or Associate's Degree$46,095$38,647
Bachelor's Degree$69,125$45,074
Graduate Degree$57,059$65,227
Total$43,992$36,083

Family Income in Norwalk

Family Income Brackets in Norwalk

According to the Norwalk family income data, there are 926 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 54 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Norwalk
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001423.7%
$10,000 to $14,999541.4%
$15,000 to $24,999882.3%
$25,000 to $34,9993047.9%
$35,000 to $49,99950413.1%
$50,000 to $74,99971918.7%
$75,000 to $99,99992624.1%
$100,000 to $149,99960415.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993619.4%
$200,000+1463.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norwalk

6-person families (118 | 3.1%) account for the highest median family income in Norwalk with $110,313 per family, while 2-person families (1,577 | 41.0%) have the highest median income of $35,828 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norwalk
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,577 (41.0%)$71,657
3-Person Families909 (23.6%)$68,675
4-Person Families964 (25.1%)$93,380
5-Person Families276 (7.2%)$75,500
6-Person Families118 (3.1%)$110,313
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total3,844 (100.0%)$77,417

Family Income by Number of Earners in Norwalk

The median family income in Norwalk is $77,417, with families comprising 3+ earners (671) having the highest median family income of $94,924, while families with no earners (538) have the lowest median family income of $47,813, accounting for 17.5% and 14.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Norwalk
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners538 (14.0%)$47,813
1 Earner1,278 (33.3%)$54,236
2 Earners1,357 (35.3%)$85,614
3+ Earners671 (17.5%)$94,924
Total3,844 (100.0%)$77,417

Household Income in Norwalk

Household Income Brackets in Norwalk

With 1,250 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Norwalk, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 153 households (2.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Norwalk
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005747.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992693.7%
$15,000 to $24,9996839.4%
$25,000 to $34,9997129.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,10515.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,25017.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,17016.1%
$100,000 to $149,99995213.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994075.6%
$200,000+1532.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Norwalk

The median household income in Norwalk is $58,311, with the highest median household income of $73,401 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,257 households (31.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 189 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Norwalk
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years189 (2.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,257 (31.1%)$73,401
45 to 64 Years2,643 (36.4%)$65,204
65+ Years2,178 (30.0%)$38,357
Total7,267 (100.0%)$58,311

Poverty in Norwalk

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norwalk

With 11.9% poverty level for males and 14.1% for females among the residents of Norwalk, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 71 males (30.5%) and 247 females (32.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norwalk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years83 (15.3%)43 (9.3%)
5 Years8 (5.9%)8 (11.4%)
6 to 11 Years94 (12.4%)116 (22.8%)
12 to 14 Years14 (3.4%)84 (30.7%)
15 Years26 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years71 (30.5%)20 (5.6%)
18 to 24 Years124 (21.3%)59 (9.6%)
25 to 34 Years106 (8.7%)107 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years70 (7.0%)154 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years150 (15.9%)88 (9.5%)
55 to 64 Years170 (13.7%)128 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years51 (7.1%)124 (11.3%)
75 Years and over20 (5.8%)247 (32.8%)
Total987 (11.9%)1,178 (14.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norwalk

According to the poverty statistics in Norwalk, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.6% 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 Years461 (84.7%)417 (90.6%)
5 Years128 (94.1%)62 (88.6%)
6 to 11 Years665 (87.6%)392 (77.2%)
12 to 14 Years399 (96.6%)190 (69.3%)
15 Years96 (78.7%)103 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years162 (69.5%)336 (94.4%)
18 to 24 Years457 (78.7%)553 (90.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,116 (91.3%)1,008 (90.4%)
35 to 44 Years932 (93.0%)985 (86.5%)
45 to 54 Years794 (84.1%)837 (90.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,071 (86.3%)832 (86.7%)
65 to 74 Years669 (92.9%)978 (88.7%)
75 Years and over326 (94.2%)507 (67.2%)
Total7,276 (88.1%)7,200 (85.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norwalk

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Norwalk show that 0.9% or 24 of the total 2,617 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.5%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 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 Children1,416 (99.4%)9 (0.6%)
1 or 2 Children980 (98.5%)15 (1.5%)
3 or 4 Children197 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,593 (99.1%)24 (0.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norwalk

According to the poverty data in Norwalk, 36.2% or 135 single-father households and 16.3% or 139 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 101 households (23.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norwalk
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children11 (10.7%)12 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children89 (37.9%)101 (23.6%)
3 or 4 Children35 (100.0%)26 (17.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (36.2%)139 (16.3%)

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

The poverty data for Norwalk shows that 24 of the married-couple family households (0.9%) and 274 of the single-parent households (22.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (1.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 household (32.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norwalk
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (0.6%)23 (6.1%)
1 or 2 Children15 (1.5%)190 (28.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)61 (32.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (0.9%)274 (22.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Norwalk

Employment by Class of Employer in Norwalk

Among the 7,858 employed individuals in Norwalk, private company employees (6,055 | 77.1%), not-for-profit organizations (621 | 7.9%), and local government employees (482 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Norwalk
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,05577.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)911.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2973.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations6217.9%
Local Government Employees4826.1%
State Government Employees2042.6%
Federal Government Employees1081.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total7,858100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Norwalk

According to the labor force statistics for Norwalk, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,564), 61.2% or 8,301 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 382 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.7% or 1,275 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.4% or 87 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Norwalk
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years434 (44.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years724 (87.9%)33 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years810 (81.7%)20 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,275 (92.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,844 (85.9%)146 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,535 (80.9%)52 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years750 (69.1%)15 (2.0%)
60 to 64 Years529 (47.3%)87 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years333 (17.6%)27 (8.1%)
75 Years and over60 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,301 (61.2%)382 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norwalk

According to labor force statistics for Norwalk, 78.3% of individuals (6,747) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,617) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 317 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 88.8% or 1,496 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.6% or 85 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norwalk
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School482 (73.3%)116 (17.6%)
High School Diploma2,600 (74.8%)97 (2.8%)
College / Associate Degree2,166 (77.4%)190 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,496 (88.8%)19 (1.1%)
Total6,747 (78.3%)405 (4.7%)

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 (665 | 8.4%), Management (629 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (461 | 5.8%), Education Instruction & Library (437 | 5.5%), and Business & Financial (365 | 4.6%).
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 Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (89.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (76.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (94.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (81.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Norwalk
OccupationMaleFemale
Management296 (47.1%)333 (52.9%)
Business & Financial231 (63.3%)134 (36.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science172 (68.5%)79 (31.5%)
Computers & Mathematics88 (76.5%)27 (23.5%)
Architecture & Engineering69 (57.0%)52 (43.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 189 (28.4%)476 (71.6%)
Education, Arts & Media24 (20.3%)94 (79.7%)
Legal Services & Support8 (30.8%)18 (69.2%)
Education Instruction & Library82 (18.8%)355 (81.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment75 (89.3%)9 (10.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating59 (12.8%)402 (87.2%)
Health Technologists11 (5.9%)174 (94.1%)
Total (Category)947 (39.9%)1,424 (60.1%)
Total (Overall)4,233 (53.5%)3,673 (46.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Norwalk are Food Preparation & Serving (300 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (259 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (228 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (183 | 2.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (122 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Norwalk

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Norwalk, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (96.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (93.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (92.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (71.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Norwalk
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)183 (100.0%)
Security & Protection220 (96.5%)8 (3.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention114 (93.4%)8 (6.6%)
Law Enforcement106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving85 (28.3%)215 (71.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance123 (47.5%)136 (52.5%)
Personal Care & Service9 (7.4%)112 (92.6%)
Total (Category)437 (40.1%)654 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)4,233 (53.5%)3,673 (46.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Norwalk are Sales & Related (905 | 11.5%), and Office & Administration (690 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Norwalk

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Norwalk
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related359 (39.7%)546 (60.3%)
Office & Administration207 (30.0%)483 (70.0%)
Total (Category)566 (35.5%)1,029 (64.5%)
Total (Overall)4,233 (53.5%)3,673 (46.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Norwalk are Construction & Extraction (619 | 7.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (221 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (68 | 0.9%).
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 & Forestry68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction574 (92.7%)45 (7.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)863 (95.0%)45 (5.0%)
Total (Overall)4,233 (53.5%)3,673 (46.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Norwalk are Production (979 | 12.4%), Material Moving (579 | 7.3%), and Transportation (383 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Norwalk

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Norwalk
OccupationMaleFemale
Production729 (74.5%)250 (25.5%)
Transportation288 (75.2%)95 (24.8%)
Material Moving403 (69.6%)176 (30.4%)
Total (Category)1,420 (73.2%)521 (26.8%)
Total (Overall)4,233 (53.5%)3,673 (46.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Norwalk

Employment Industries in Norwalk

The major employment industries in Norwalk include Manufacturing (1,554 | 19.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,220 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (977 | 12.4%), Construction (813 | 10.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (615 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Norwalk

Employment Industries by Sex in Norwalk

The Norwalk industries that see more men than women are Construction (94.5%), Wholesale Trade (94.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (85.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (86.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (72.2%), and Educational Services (65.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Norwalk
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting73 (85.9%)12 (14.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction768 (94.5%)45 (5.5%)
Manufacturing1,066 (68.6%)488 (31.4%)
Wholesale Trade186 (94.4%)11 (5.6%)
Retail Trade489 (50.0%)488 (49.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing215 (59.4%)147 (40.6%)
Utilities109 (76.2%)34 (23.8%)
Information74 (71.8%)29 (28.2%)
Finance & Insurance93 (66.4%)47 (33.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing31 (37.3%)52 (62.6%)
Professional & Scientific161 (49.7%)163 (50.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support188 (72.0%)73 (28.0%)
Educational Services143 (34.4%)273 (65.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance162 (13.3%)1,058 (86.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation48 (53.9%)41 (46.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services171 (27.8%)444 (72.2%)
Public Administration207 (53.8%)178 (46.2%)
Total4,233 (53.5%)3,673 (46.5%)

Education in Norwalk

School Enrollment in Norwalk

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,756 students in Norwalk are high school (959 | 25.5%), elementary school (955 | 25.4%), and middle school (851 | 22.7%).
School Enrollment in Norwalk
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3048.1%
Kindergarten1483.9%
Elementary School95525.4%
Middle School85122.7%
High School95925.5%
College / Undergraduate49213.1%
Graduate / Professional471.3%
Total3,756100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norwalk

Out of a total of 3,756 students who are enrolled in schools in Norwalk, 789 (21.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,967 (79.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 110 (40.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 871 (87.7% 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 Olds141 (79.7%)36 (20.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old851 (75.8%)272 (24.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds871 (87.7%)122 (12.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds617 (79.8%)156 (20.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds161 (59.4%)110 (40.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds64 (76.2%)20 (23.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds141 (78.3%)39 (21.7%)
35 Years and over123 (79.3%)32 (20.6%)
Total2,967 (79.0%)789 (21.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norwalk

Business (570 | 26.8%), education (358 | 16.8%), arts & humanities (279 | 13.1%), science & technology (181 | 8.5%), and physical & health sciences (133 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 2,131 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 & Mathematics1075.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural813.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1336.2%
Psychology622.9%
Social Sciences653.0%
Engineering482.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1818.5%
Business57026.8%
Education35816.8%
Literature & Languages432.0%
Liberal Arts & History653.0%
Visual & Performing Arts422.0%
Communications974.5%
Arts & Humanities27913.1%
Total2,131100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Norwalk

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norwalk

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Norwalk are males with 2 vehicles (1,404, accounting for 33.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,371, making up 38.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norwalk
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle154 (3.7%)84 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle914 (21.7%)943 (25.9%)
2 Vehicles1,404 (33.4%)1,371 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles1,044 (24.8%)639 (17.5%)
4 Vehicles496 (11.8%)509 (14.0%)
5 or more Vehicles193 (4.6%)101 (2.8%)
Total4,205 (100.0%)3,647 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Norwalk

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Norwalk are 5 to 9 minutes (1,433 commuters, 19.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,401 commuters, 18.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (808 commuters, 10.9%).
Commute Time in Norwalk
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4466.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1,43319.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1,40118.9%
15 to 19 Minutes5747.7%
20 to 24 Minutes77210.4%
25 to 29 Minutes7179.6%
30 to 34 Minutes80810.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1592.1%
40 to 44 Minutes2182.9%
45 to 59 Minutes2313.1%
60 to 89 Minutes4846.5%
90 or more Minutes1912.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Norwalk

The most common commute times in Norwalk are 5 to 9 minutes (807 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (657 commuters, 19.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Norwalk
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes184 (4.5%)262 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes807 (19.8%)626 (18.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes744 (18.3%)657 (19.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes425 (10.4%)149 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes389 (9.6%)383 (11.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes286 (7.0%)431 (12.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes449 (11.0%)359 (10.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes84 (2.1%)75 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes109 (2.7%)109 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes146 (3.6%)85 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes351 (8.6%)133 (4.0%)
90 or more Minutes95 (2.3%)96 (2.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norwalk

The most frequent times of departure to work in Norwalk are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (533, 13.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (536, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norwalk
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM297 (7.3%)133 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM208 (5.1%)90 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM192 (4.7%)121 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM427 (10.5%)280 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM533 (13.1%)408 (12.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM449 (11.0%)367 (10.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM400 (9.8%)536 (15.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM280 (6.9%)205 (6.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM165 (4.1%)199 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM190 (4.7%)117 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM12 (0.3%)264 (7.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM86 (2.1%)21 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM526 (12.9%)334 (9.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM304 (7.5%)290 (8.6%)
Total4,069 (100.0%)3,365 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Norwalk

Occupancy by Ownership in Norwalk

Of the total 7,267 dwellings in Norwalk, owner-occupied units account for 4,649 (64.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,618 (36.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Norwalk
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,64964.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,61836.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,267100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Norwalk

Occupancy by Household Size in Norwalk
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,94440.5%
2-Person Household1,89926.1%
3-Person Household88912.2%
4+ Person Household1,53521.1%
Total Housing Units7,267100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norwalk

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norwalk
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,483 (50.4%)1,461 (49.6%)
2-Person Household1,393 (73.4%)506 (26.7%)
3-Person Household631 (71.0%)258 (29.0%)
4+ Person Household1,142 (74.4%)393 (25.6%)
Total Housing Units4,649 (64.0%)2,618 (36.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norwalk

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norwalk
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School234 (42.9%)311 (57.1%)
High School Diploma1,970 (65.6%)1,034 (34.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,347 (57.0%)1,015 (43.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,098 (81.0%)258 (19.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norwalk

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norwalk
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,20516.6%
35 to 44 Years1,24117.1%
45 to 54 Years1,09215.0%
55 to 64 Years1,55121.3%
65 to 74 Years1,27617.6%
75 to 84 Years6408.8%
85 Years and Over2623.6%
Total7,267100.0%

Housing Finances in Norwalk

Median Income by Occupancy in Norwalk

Median Income by Occupancy in Norwalk
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,649 (64.0%)$74,388
Renter-Occupied2,618 (36.0%)$36,951
Average7,267 (100.0%)$58,311

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norwalk

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norwalk
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000104 (2.2%)183 (7.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99991 (2.0%)193 (7.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99999 (2.1%)172 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999136 (2.9%)193 (7.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999161 (3.5%)194 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999367 (7.9%)342 (13.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999506 (10.9%)598 (22.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999884 (19.0%)365 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999927 (19.9%)240 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999860 (18.5%)89 (3.4%)
$150,000 or more514 (11.1%)49 (1.9%)
Total4,649 (100.0%)2,618 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norwalk

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norwalk
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300171 (3.7%)164 (6.3%)
$300 to $499634 (13.6%)267 (10.2%)
$500 to $7991,165 (25.1%)912 (34.8%)
$800 to $999721 (15.5%)631 (24.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,363 (29.3%)447 (17.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999465 (10.0%)94 (3.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49950 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99911 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more69 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,649 (100.0%)2,618 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Norwalk

Housing Structures in Norwalk

Housing Structures in Norwalk
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,57162.9%
Single Unit, Attached5487.5%
2 Unit Apartments5127.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4315.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5687.8%
10 or more Apartments3745.1%
Mobile Home / Other2633.6%
Total7,267100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norwalk

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norwalk
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,997 (87.4%)574 (12.6%)
Single Unit, Attached345 (63.0%)203 (37.0%)
2 Unit Apartments43 (8.4%)469 (91.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments44 (10.2%)387 (89.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9 (1.6%)559 (98.4%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)374 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other211 (80.2%)52 (19.8%)
Total4,649 (64.0%)2,618 (36.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norwalk

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norwalk
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)65 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms87 (1.9%)539 (20.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,190 (25.6%)1,271 (48.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,103 (45.2%)524 (20.0%)
8 or more Rooms1,269 (27.3%)219 (8.4%)
Total4,649 (100.0%)2,618 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norwalk

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norwalk
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,639 (78.3%)1,181 (45.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas65 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity864 (18.6%)1,431 (54.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3 (0.1%)6 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels78 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,649 (100.0%)2,618 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Norwalk

Household Vehicle Usage in Norwalk
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle131 (2.8%)411 (15.7%)
1 Vehicle1,561 (33.6%)1,616 (61.7%)
2 Vehicles1,622 (34.9%)470 (17.9%)
3 or more Vehicles1,335 (28.7%)121 (4.6%)
Total4,649 (100.0%)2,618 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Norwalk

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Norwalk

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,6972,952
Median Property Value$156,900$149,500
Median Household Income$61,250$389
Monthly Housing Costs$517$69
Real Estate Taxes$1,758$65

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norwalk

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norwalk
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000269 (15.9%)147 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999211 (12.4%)350 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,080 (63.6%)2,181 (73.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99974 (4.4%)190 (6.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99948 (2.8%)66 (2.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more15 (0.9%)18 (0.6%)
Total1,697 (100.0%)2,952 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norwalk

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norwalk
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000173 (10.2%)37 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999275 (16.2%)22 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999166 (9.8%)121 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999135 (8.0%)201 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999352 (20.7%)371 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999189 (11.1%)532 (18.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999282 (16.6%)738 (25.0%)
$150,000 or more125 (7.4%)578 (19.6%)
Total1,697 (100.0%)2,952 (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 2.0x702 (41.4%)82,851 (2,806.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x333 (19.6%)1,656 (56.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x102 (6.0%)631 (21.4%)
4.0x or more474 (27.9%)199 (6.7%)
Total1,697 (100.0%)2,952 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norwalk

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norwalk
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800239 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499410 (24.2%)223 (7.5%)
$800 to $1,499961 (56.6%)1,126 (38.1%)
Total1,697 (100.0%)2,952 (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 Years1,275 (98.8%)16 (1.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,963 (96.5%)109 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years912 (79.1%)241 (20.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,985 (96.0%)83 (4.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,883 (87.9%)258 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,657 (88.7%)212 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,082 (94.6%)119 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,822 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,679 (93.8%)1,038 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norwalk

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norwalk
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,275 (98.8%)16 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,963 (96.5%)109 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen912 (79.1%)241 (20.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norwalk

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norwalk
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,911 (90.6%)197 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,285 (91.3%)313 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,760 (95.8%)121 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,131 (93.9%)205 (6.1%)
$100,000 and over4,577 (95.8%)201 (4.2%)

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 6630 (48.8%)754 (58.4%)
6 to 18 Years1,117 (36.4%)2,293 (74.6%)
19 to 25 Years272 (23.6%)706 (61.2%)
25 to 34 Years469 (22.7%)1,678 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years446 (20.8%)1,633 (76.3%)
45 to 54 Years317 (17.0%)1,448 (77.5%)
55 to 64 Years636 (28.9%)1,572 (71.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,795 (98.5%)1,065 (58.5%)
75 Years and over1,093 (99.4%)726 (66.0%)
Total6,775 (40.5%)11,875 (71.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norwalk

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norwalk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years150 (9.0%)34 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years158 (8.8%)138 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years619 (19.4%)555 (18.3%)
65 to 74 Years204 (28.3%)297 (27.0%)
75 Years and over177 (51.2%)496 (65.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Norwalk

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (1.6%)32 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years161 (5.1%)44 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years85 (11.8%)54 (4.9%)
75 Years and over147 (42.5%)173 (22.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (1.4%)20 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years25 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years127 (4.0%)228 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years65 (9.0%)110 (10.0%)
75 Years and over63 (18.2%)86 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years67 (4.0%)24 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years90 (5.0%)106 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years172 (5.4%)289 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years82 (11.4%)42 (3.8%)
75 Years and over55 (15.9%)191 (25.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years41 (2.3%)12 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years233 (7.3%)233 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years79 (11.0%)227 (20.6%)
75 Years and over108 (31.2%)332 (44.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Norwalk: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years60 (3.6%)24 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)23 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years88 (2.8%)64 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years51 (7.1%)40 (3.6%)
75 Years and over69 (19.9%)138 (18.3%)

Technology Access in Norwalk

Computing Device Access in Norwalk

Computing Device Access in Norwalk
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,41274.5%
Smartphone5,86580.7%
Tablet3,76051.7%
No Computing Device5737.9%
Total7,267100.0%

Internet Access in Norwalk

Internet Access in Norwalk
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet360.5%
Broadband Home5,09370.1%
Cellular Data Only1,17316.1%
Satellite Internet3735.1%
No Internet81411.2%
Total7,267100.0%

Norwalk Summary

Norwalk, Ohio is a city located in Huron County in the northern part of the state. It is situated on the Huron River, approximately 40 miles west of Cleveland. The city has a population of 17,012 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Huron County.

History

Norwalk was founded in 1817 by settlers from Connecticut, who named the city after their hometown of Norwalk, Connecticut. The city was incorporated in 1853. In the late 19th century, Norwalk was a major center for the production of furniture, and the city was home to several large furniture factories. The city also had a thriving brick-making industry, and the city's brickyards supplied bricks for many of the buildings in Cleveland.
In the early 20th century, Norwalk was a major center for the production of glass, and the city was home to several glass factories. The city also had a thriving agricultural industry, and the city's farmers supplied produce to the Cleveland area.

Geography

Norwalk is located at 41°19'N 82°35'W (41.3167, -82.5833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.

Economy

Norwalk's economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including the Norwalk Furniture Company, the Norwalk Glass Company, and the Norwalk Brick Company. The city also has a thriving agricultural industry, and the city's farmers supply produce to the Cleveland area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 17,012 people, 6,845 households, and 4,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,097.3 people per square mile (808.7/km2). There were 7,541 housing units at an average density of 927.3 per square mile (357.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 6,845 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,845, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% 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 17,041.
What is the Total Male Population of Norwalk?
Total Male Population of Norwalk is 8,347.
What is the Total Female Population of Norwalk?
Total Female Population of Norwalk is 8,694.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Norwalk?
There are 96.01 Males per 100 Females in Norwalk.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Norwalk?
There are 104.16 Females per 100 Males in Norwalk.
What is the Median Population Age in Norwalk?
Median Population Age in Norwalk is 38.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Norwalk
Average Family Size in Norwalk is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Norwalk
Average Household Size in Norwalk is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Norwalk?
Per Capita income in Norwalk is $29,252.
What is the Median Family Income in Norwalk?
Median Family Income in Norwalk is $77,417.
What is the Median Household income in Norwalk?
Median Household Income in Norwalk is $58,311.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Norwalk?
Income or Wage Gap in Norwalk is 27.6%.
Women in Norwalk earn 72.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Norwalk?
Inequality or Gini Index in Norwalk is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Norwalk?
There are 8,301 People in the Labor Forcein in Norwalk.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Norwalk?
61.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Norwalk.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Norwalk?
Unemployment Rate in Norwalk is 4.6%.