Norristown borough, PA Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Norristown borough?

Per Capita income in Norristown borough is $26,938.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Norristown borough?

Median Family Income in Norristown borough is $64,841.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Norristown borough?

Median Household Income in Norristown borough is $59,068.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Norristown borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Norristown borough is 4.5%.Women in Norristown borough earn 95.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Family Income Deficit in Norristown borough?

Family Income Deficit in Norristown borough is $13,793.Families that are below poverty line in Norristown borough earn $13,793 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Norristown borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Norristown borough is 0.43.

Q: What is the Total Population of Norristown borough?

Total Population of Norristown borough is 35,712.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Norristown borough?

Total Male Population of Norristown borough is 17,812.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Norristown borough?

Total Female Population of Norristown borough is 17,900.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Norristown borough?

There are 99.51 Males per 100 Females in Norristown borough.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Norristown borough Overview

$26,938

PER CAPITA INCOME

$64,841

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$59,068

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

4.5%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

95.5¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$13,793

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.43

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

35,712

TOTAL POPULATION

17,812

MALE POPULATION

17,900

FEMALE POPULATION

99.51

MALES / 100 FEMALES

100.49

FEMALES / 100 MALES

32.4

MEDIAN AGE

3.5

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.7

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

18,998

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

70.0%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

6.2%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Income in Norristown borough

Income Overview in Norristown borough

Per Capita Income in Norristown borough is $26,938, while median incomes of families and households are $64,841 and $59,068 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	35,712	$26,938
Median Family Income	7,923	$64,841
Mean Family Income	7,923	$80,467
Median Household Income	12,918	$59,068
Mean Household Income	12,918	$72,202
Income Deficit	7,923	$13,793
Wage / Income Gap (%)	35,712	4.47%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	35,712	95.53¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	35,712	0.43

Earnings by Sex in Norristown borough

Average Earnings in Norristown borough are $33,147, $33,714 for men and $32,208 for women, a difference of 4.5%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	10,154 (52.0%)	$33,714
Female	9,382 (48.0%)	$32,208
Total	19,536 (100.0%)	$33,147

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norristown borough

The most common earnings brackets in Norristown borough are $100,000+ for men (985 | 9.7%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (1,053 | 11.2%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	950 (9.4%)	468 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	286 (2.8%)	192 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499	321 (3.2%)	387 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999	226 (2.2%)	447 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499	581 (5.7%)	309 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999	165 (1.6%)	390 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499	373 (3.7%)	450 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999	69 (0.7%)	295 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499	274 (2.7%)	420 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999	394 (3.9%)	323 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999	855 (8.4%)	534 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999	869 (8.6%)	783 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999	609 (6.0%)	541 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999	462 (4.5%)	554 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999	464 (4.6%)	669 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999	494 (4.9%)	309 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999	647 (6.4%)	1,053 (11.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999	478 (4.7%)	226 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	652 (6.4%)	624 (6.7%)
$100,000+	985 (9.7%)	408 (4.3%)
Total	10,154 (100.0%)	9,382 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norristown borough

Average earnings in Norristown borough are $38,010 for men and $36,064 for women, a difference of 5.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,640, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,328. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,145, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,250.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$30,328	$21,250
High School Diploma	$33,165	$30,085
College or Associate's Degree	$40,355	$34,883
Bachelor's Degree	$69,640	$55,507
Graduate Degree	$40,417	$63,145
Total	$38,010	$36,064

Family Income in Norristown borough

Family Income Brackets in Norristown borough

According to the Norristown borough family income data, there are 1,418 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 285 families (3.6%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	349	4.4%
$10,000 to $14,999	285	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	578	7.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	729	9.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	998	12.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	1,418	17.9%
$75,000 to $99,999	1,339	16.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	1,387	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	452	5.7%
$200,000+	388	4.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norristown borough

6-person families (508 | 6.4%) account for the highest median family income in Norristown borough with $102,537 per family, while 2-person families (3,060 | 38.6%) have the highest median income of $34,712 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	3,060 (38.6%)	$69,423
3-Person Families	2,118 (26.7%)	$58,120
4-Person Families	1,355 (17.1%)	$63,765
5-Person Families	554 (7.0%)	$85,313
6-Person Families	508 (6.4%)	$102,537
7+ Person Families	328 (4.1%)	$0
Total	7,923 (100.0%)	$64,841

Family Income by Number of Earners in Norristown borough

The median family income in Norristown borough is $64,841, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,494) having the highest median family income of $103,787, while families with no earners (625) have the lowest median family income of $22,849, accounting for 18.9% and 7.9% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	625 (7.9%)	$22,849
1 Earner	2,656 (33.5%)	$42,152
2 Earners	3,148 (39.7%)	$83,611
3+ Earners	1,494 (18.9%)	$103,787
Total	7,923 (100.0%)	$64,841

Household Income in Norristown borough

Household Income Brackets in Norristown borough

With 2,067 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Norristown borough, accounting for 16.0% of all households. In contrast, only 452 households (3.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	723	5.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	659	5.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	1,473	11.4%
$25,000 to $34,999	1,395	10.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	1,705	13.2%
$50,000 to $74,999	1,744	13.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	2,054	15.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	2,067	16.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	646	5.0%
$200,000+	452	3.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Norristown borough

The median household income in Norristown borough is $59,068, with the highest median household income of $68,170 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,554 households (43.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,528, with 720 households (5.6%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	720 (5.6%)	$39,528
25 to 44 Years	5,554 (43.0%)	$68,170
45 to 64 Years	4,342 (33.6%)	$64,278
65+ Years	2,302 (17.8%)	$39,764
Total	12,918 (100.0%)	$59,068

Poverty in Norristown borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norristown borough

With 17.8% poverty level for males and 19.0% for females among the residents of Norristown borough, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 154 males (32.1%) and 97 females (57.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	424 (24.6%)	238 (19.9%)
5 Years	28 (9.0%)	97 (57.7%)
6 to 11 Years	300 (22.1%)	470 (34.6%)
12 to 14 Years	110 (18.5%)	86 (11.4%)
15 Years	139 (31.2%)	82 (17.2%)
16 and 17 Years	154 (32.1%)	17 (5.3%)
18 to 24 Years	451 (20.2%)	583 (30.7%)
25 to 34 Years	461 (15.0%)	261 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years	175 (7.7%)	364 (11.8%)
45 to 54 Years	473 (22.3%)	435 (22.7%)
55 to 64 Years	269 (15.3%)	336 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years	128 (14.4%)	212 (17.6%)
75 Years and over	28 (7.3%)	168 (20.2%)
Total	3,140 (17.8%)	3,349 (19.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norristown borough

According to the poverty statistics in Norristown borough, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.7% of males and 94.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	1,302 (75.4%)	958 (80.1%)
5 Years	282 (91.0%)	71 (42.3%)
6 to 11 Years	1,057 (77.9%)	890 (65.4%)
12 to 14 Years	484 (81.5%)	672 (88.6%)
15 Years	307 (68.8%)	395 (82.8%)
16 and 17 Years	326 (67.9%)	303 (94.7%)
18 to 24 Years	1,779 (79.8%)	1,313 (69.3%)
25 to 34 Years	2,603 (85.0%)	2,321 (89.9%)
35 to 44 Years	2,101 (92.3%)	2,715 (88.2%)
45 to 54 Years	1,650 (77.7%)	1,482 (77.3%)
55 to 64 Years	1,489 (84.7%)	1,481 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years	758 (85.6%)	993 (82.4%)
75 Years and over	355 (92.7%)	664 (79.8%)
Total	14,493 (82.2%)	14,258 (81.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norristown borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Norristown borough show that 6.4% or 251 of the total 3,951 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.2%, comprising of 87 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	1,643 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	1,379 (90.3%)	148 (9.7%)
3 or 4 Children	527 (85.8%)	87 (14.2%)
5 or more Children	151 (90.4%)	16 (9.6%)
Total	3,700 (93.6%)	251 (6.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norristown borough

According to the poverty data in Norristown borough, 6.1% or 70 single-father households and 26.7% or 754 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (8.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 139 households (63.8%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	52 (8.2%)	36 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children	18 (4.1%)	579 (34.7%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	139 (63.8%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	70 (6.1%)	754 (26.7%)

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

The poverty data for Norristown borough shows that 251 of the married-couple family households (6.4%) and 824 of the single-parent households (20.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 87 households (14.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 139 household (46.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	88 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children	148 (9.7%)	597 (28.4%)
3 or 4 Children	87 (14.2%)	139 (46.0%)
5 or more Children	16 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	251 (6.4%)	824 (20.7%)

Race in Norristown borough

The most populous races in Norristown borough are White / Caucasian (12,650 | 35.4%), Black / African American (11,707 | 32.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (9,783 | 27.4%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	931	2.6%
Black / African American	11,707	32.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific	53	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9,783	27.4%
Native / Alaskan	893	2.5%
White / Caucasian	12,650	35.4%
Two or more Races	5,573	15.6%
Some other Race	3,905	10.9%
Total	35,712	100.0%

Ancestry in Norristown borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Norristown borough are Mexican (5,514 | 15.4%), Italian (3,302 | 9.2%), Irish (2,703 | 7.6%), German (2,552 | 7.1%), and Puerto Rican (2,021 | 5.7%), together accounting for 45.1% of all Norristown borough residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	200	0.6%
American	1,779	5.0%
Arab	125	0.4%
Austrian	9	0.0%
Bahamian	23	0.1%
Barbadian	14	0.0%
Blackfeet	23	0.1%
British	105	0.3%
Burmese	200	0.6%
Cajun	16	0.0%
Canadian	10	0.0%
Central American	1,195	3.4%
Central American Indian	602	1.7%
Cherokee	53	0.2%
Chilean	98	0.3%
Colombian	22	0.1%
Costa Rican	51	0.1%
Croatian	9	0.0%
Cuban	67	0.2%
Danish	68	0.2%
Delaware	28	0.1%
Dominican	568	1.6%
Dutch	135	0.4%
Eastern European	83	0.2%
Ecuadorian	57	0.2%
Egyptian	20	0.1%
English	993	2.8%
Ethiopian	8	0.0%
European	117	0.3%
French	130	0.4%
French Canadian	17	0.1%
German	2,552	7.1%
Greek	48	0.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro	51	0.1%
Guatemalan	29	0.1%
Guyanese	20	0.1%
Haitian	164	0.5%
Honduran	611	1.7%
Hungarian	27	0.1%
Indian (Asian)	37	0.1%
Iranian	16	0.0%
Irish	2,703	7.6%
Italian	3,302	9.2%
Jamaican	1,045	2.9%
Japanese	31	0.1%
Korean	169	0.5%
Lebanese	1	0.0%
Lithuanian	297	0.8%
Mexican	5,514	15.4%
Mexican American Indian	194	0.5%
Moroccan	104	0.3%
Native Hawaiian	9	0.0%
Navajo	8	0.0%
New Zealander	25	0.1%
Nicaraguan	2	0.0%
Nigerian	22	0.1%
Northern European	12	0.0%
Okinawan	40	0.1%
Panamanian	38	0.1%
Pennsylvania German	69	0.2%
Polish	1,039	2.9%
Portuguese	14	0.0%
Puerto Rican	2,021	5.7%
Romanian	94	0.3%
Russian	53	0.2%
Salvadoran	464	1.3%
Scandinavian	9	0.0%
Scotch-Irish	130	0.4%
Scottish	173	0.5%
Slovak	44	0.1%
South American	200	0.6%
South American Indian	10	0.0%
Spanish	14	0.0%
Sri Lankan	82	0.2%
Subsaharan African	1,084	3.0%
Swedish	14	0.0%
Swiss	6	0.0%
Thai	465	1.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian	98	0.3%
Ukrainian	161	0.4%
Welsh	74	0.2%
West Indian	17	0.1%
Yugoslavian	11	0.0%
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Immigrants in Norristown borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Norristown borough came from Latin America (4,199 | 11.8%), Central America (3,042 | 8.5%), Mexico (2,210 | 6.2%), Caribbean (960 | 2.7%), and Asia (736 | 2.1%), together accounting for 31.2% of all Norristown borough residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	733	2.1%
Asia	736	2.1%
Barbados	31	0.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	17	0.1%
Cameroon	45	0.1%
Canada	25	0.1%
Caribbean	960	2.7%
Central America	3,042	8.5%
Chile	91	0.3%
Colombia	22	0.1%
Costa Rica	51	0.1%
Cuba	30	0.1%
Dominica	12	0.0%
Dominican Republic	277	0.8%
Eastern Africa	256	0.7%
Eastern Asia	171	0.5%
Eastern Europe	187	0.5%
Ecuador	27	0.1%
Egypt	20	0.1%
El Salvador	259	0.7%
Ethiopia	8	0.0%
Europe	209	0.6%
Greece	13	0.0%
Guatemala	29	0.1%
Guyana	20	0.1%
Haiti	30	0.1%
Honduras	453	1.3%
India	298	0.8%
Italy	9	0.0%
Jamaica	498	1.4%
Kazakhstan	27	0.1%
Korea	171	0.5%
Latin America	4,199	11.8%
Mexico	2,210	6.2%
Middle Africa	247	0.7%
Morocco	118	0.3%
Nepal	6	0.0%
Nicaragua	2	0.0%
Nigeria	43	0.1%
Northern Africa	138	0.4%
Panama	38	0.1%
Philippines	96	0.3%
Poland	32	0.1%
Romania	17	0.1%
Singapore	40	0.1%
South Africa	23	0.1%
South America	197	0.5%
South Central Asia	366	1.0%
South Eastern Asia	199	0.6%
Southern Europe	22	0.1%
Trinidad and Tobago	82	0.2%
Ukraine	27	0.1%
Uzbekistan	35	0.1%
Vietnam	63	0.2%
Western Africa	69	0.2%
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Sex and Age in Norristown borough

The most populous age groups in Norristown borough are Under 5 Years (1,726 | 9.7%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,692 | 9.5%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	1,726 (9.7%)	1,196 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years	1,374 (7.7%)	1,164 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years	943 (5.3%)	1,246 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years	1,628 (9.1%)	1,515 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years	1,536 (8.6%)	1,178 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years	1,561 (8.8%)	1,307 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years	1,507 (8.5%)	1,276 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years	1,004 (5.6%)	1,692 (9.5%)
40 to 44 Years	1,280 (7.2%)	1,387 (7.7%)
45 to 49 Years	1,039 (5.8%)	1,016 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years	1,092 (6.1%)	908 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years	724 (4.1%)	988 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years	1,055 (5.9%)	855 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years	432 (2.4%)	743 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years	494 (2.8%)	499 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years	211 (1.2%)	444 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years	110 (0.6%)	193 (1.1%)
85 Years and over	96 (0.5%)	293 (1.6%)
Total	17,812 (100.0%)	17,900 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Norristown borough

Median Family Size in Norristown borough

The median family size in Norristown borough is 3.46 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,951 | 49.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.9 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (2,820 | 35.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	3,951 (49.9%)	3.90
Single Male/Father	1,152 (14.5%)	3.04
Single Female/Mother	2,820 (35.6%)	3.02
Total Families	7,923 (100.0%)	3.46

Median Household Size in Norristown borough

The median household size in Norristown borough is 2.69 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,951 | 30.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.94 persons per household. non-family households (4,995 | 38.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	3,951 (30.6%)	3.94
Single Male/Father	1,152 (8.9%)	3.36
Single Female/Mother	2,820 (21.8%)	3.37
Non-family	4,995 (38.7%)	1.18
Total Households	12,918 (100.0%)	2.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Norristown borough

Out of a total of 12,918 households in Norristown borough, 7,923 (61.3%) are family households, while 4,995 (38.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,712, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,225.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	4,225 (32.7%)
2-Person Households	2,712 (21.0%)	663 (5.1%)
3-Person Households	1,931 (14.9%)	107 (0.8%)
4-Person Households	1,652 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	732 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	516 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	380 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	7,923 (61.3%)	4,995 (38.7%)

Female Fertility in Norristown borough

Fertility by Age in Norristown borough

Average fertility rate in Norristown borough is 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 49.5% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	106 (11.7%)	70.0
20 to 34 years	350 (38.8%)	93.0
35 to 50 years	447 (49.5%)	107.0
Total	903 (100.0%)	96.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norristown borough

65.2% of women with births (903) in Norristown borough 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 14.5% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	106 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years	207 (59.1%)	143 (40.9%)
35 to 50 years	382 (85.5%)	65 (14.5%)
Total	589 (65.2%)	314 (34.8%)

Fertility by Education in Norristown borough

Average fertility rate in Norristown borough is 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 146.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 42.9% of all women with births.

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Norristown borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	143 (15.8%)	76.0
High School Diploma	186 (20.6%)	73.0
College or Associate's Degree	387 (42.9%)	146.0
Bachelor's Degree	99 (11.0%)	73.0
Graduate Degree	88 (9.8%)	87.0
Total	903 (100.0%)	96.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norristown borough

34.8% of women with births in Norristown borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 82.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 46.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	76 (53.1%)	67 (46.9%)
High School Diploma	107 (57.5%)	79 (42.5%)
College or Associate's Degree	259 (66.9%)	128 (33.1%)
Bachelor's Degree	82 (82.8%)	17 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree	65 (73.9%)	23 (26.1%)
Total	589 (65.2%)	314 (34.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Norristown borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Norristown borough

Among the 17,354 employed individuals in Norristown borough, private company employees (13,225 | 76.2%), not-for-profit organizations (1,787 | 10.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (707 | 4.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	13,225	76.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	312	1.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	707	4.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations	1,787	10.3%
Local Government Employees	639	3.7%
State Government Employees	315	1.8%
Federal Government Employees	232	1.3%
Unpaid Family Workers	137	0.8%
Total	17,354	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Norristown borough

According to the labor force statistics for Norristown borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (27,140), 70.0% or 18,998 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 1,178 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.6% or 2,598 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.8% or 34 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	1,077 (48.5%)	157 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Years	2,038 (75.1%)	214 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Years	2,598 (90.6%)	268 (10.3%)
30 to 34 Years	2,480 (89.1%)	124 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years	4,585 (85.5%)	165 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years	2,851 (70.3%)	54 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years	1,161 (67.8%)	89 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years	1,144 (59.9%)	37 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years	882 (40.7%)	38 (4.3%)
75 Years and over	191 (14.2%)	34 (17.8%)
Total	18,998 (70.0%)	1,178 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norristown borough

According to labor force statistics for Norristown borough, 79.3% of individuals (14,822) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (18,691) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 741 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 92.4% or 4,134 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.7% or 311 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	1,716 (63.4%)	116 (4.3%)
High School Diploma	4,940 (74.1%)	420 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree	4,035 (83.3%)	373 (7.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	4,134 (92.4%)	45 (1.0%)
Total	14,822 (79.3%)	935 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Norristown borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norristown borough are Management (1,851 | 10.4%), Community & Social Service (1,309 | 7.3%), Education Instruction & Library (917 | 5.1%), Business & Financial (873 | 4.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (841 | 4.7%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norristown borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (92.1%), Architecture & Engineering (86.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (61.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (89.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.1%), and Health Technologists (81.6%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	840 (45.4%)	1,011 (54.6%)
Business & Financial	370 (42.4%)	503 (57.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	493 (58.6%)	348 (41.4%)
Computers & Mathematics	271 (61.3%)	171 (38.7%)
Architecture & Engineering	143 (86.1%)	23 (13.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	79 (33.9%)	154 (66.1%)
Community & Social Service	273 (20.9%)	1,036 (79.1%)
Education, Arts & Media	44 (27.5%)	116 (72.5%)
Legal Services & Support	58 (92.1%)	5 (7.9%)
Education Instruction & Library	93 (10.1%)	824 (89.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	78 (46.2%)	91 (53.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	143 (17.9%)	655 (82.1%)
Health Technologists	51 (18.4%)	226 (81.6%)
Total (Category)	2,119 (37.4%)	3,553 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)	8,899 (49.9%)	8,926 (50.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Norristown borough are Food Preparation & Serving (1,337 | 7.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,063 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (687 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (434 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (295 | 1.7%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Norristown borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (66.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (61.1%), and Security & Protection (60.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (92.9%), Healthcare Support (82.7%), and Law Enforcement (43.8%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	119 (17.3%)	568 (82.7%)
Security & Protection	178 (60.3%)	117 (39.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention	151 (61.1%)	96 (38.9%)
Law Enforcement	27 (56.2%)	21 (43.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving	799 (59.8%)	538 (40.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	705 (66.3%)	358 (33.7%)
Personal Care & Service	31 (7.1%)	403 (92.9%)
Total (Category)	1,832 (48.0%)	1,984 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)	8,899 (49.9%)	8,926 (50.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Norristown borough are Office & Administration (2,087 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (1,441 | 8.1%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	442 (30.7%)	999 (69.3%)
Office & Administration	504 (24.1%)	1,583 (75.8%)
Total (Category)	946 (26.8%)	2,582 (73.2%)
Total (Overall)	8,899 (49.9%)	8,926 (50.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Norristown borough are Construction & Extraction (950 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (885 | 5.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 0.0%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	950 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	873 (98.6%)	12 (1.4%)
Total (Category)	1,824 (99.4%)	12 (0.6%)
Total (Overall)	8,899 (49.9%)	8,926 (50.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Norristown borough are Production (1,226 | 6.9%), Material Moving (891 | 5.0%), and Transportation (856 | 4.8%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	681 (55.5%)	545 (44.5%)
Transportation	770 (89.9%)	86 (10.1%)
Material Moving	727 (81.6%)	164 (18.4%)
Total (Category)	2,178 (73.3%)	795 (26.7%)
Total (Overall)	8,899 (49.9%)	8,926 (50.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Norristown borough

Employment Industries in Norristown borough

The major employment industries in Norristown borough include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,928 | 16.4%), Retail Trade (2,837 | 15.9%), Manufacturing (1,802 | 10.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,414 | 7.9%), and Administrative & Support (1,252 | 7.0%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Norristown borough

The Norristown borough industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Construction (92.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), and Educational Services (71.7%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	1 (11.1%)	8 (88.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	1,091 (92.0%)	95 (8.0%)
Manufacturing	1,088 (60.4%)	714 (39.6%)
Wholesale Trade	387 (67.2%)	189 (32.8%)
Retail Trade	1,388 (48.9%)	1,449 (51.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing	588 (89.8%)	67 (10.2%)
Utilities	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	94 (36.0%)	167 (64.0%)
Finance & Insurance	303 (42.4%)	412 (57.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	202 (70.4%)	85 (29.6%)
Professional & Scientific	613 (60.0%)	408 (40.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	899 (71.8%)	353 (28.2%)
Educational Services	294 (28.3%)	745 (71.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	587 (20.1%)	2,341 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	110 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	702 (49.6%)	712 (50.3%)
Public Administration	185 (29.5%)	443 (70.5%)
Total	8,899 (49.9%)	8,926 (50.1%)

Education in Norristown borough

School Enrollment in Norristown borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,838 students in Norristown borough are high school (2,345 | 26.5%), elementary school (2,062 | 23.3%), and middle school (1,664 | 18.8%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	569	6.4%
Kindergarten	484	5.5%
Elementary School	2,062	23.3%
Middle School	1,664	18.8%
High School	2,345	26.5%
College / Undergraduate	1,396	15.8%
Graduate / Professional	318	3.6%
Total	8,838	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norristown borough

Out of a total of 8,838 students who are enrolled in schools in Norristown borough, 1,776 (20.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,062 (79.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 189 (44.0% 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 610 (97.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	347 (66.6%)	174 (33.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old	1,975 (83.5%)	390 (16.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	1,745 (80.2%)	432 (19.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	1,423 (83.7%)	277 (16.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	610 (97.3%)	17 (2.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	379 (65.1%)	203 (34.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	344 (78.9%)	92 (21.1%)
35 Years and over	241 (56.0%)	189 (44.0%)
Total	7,062 (79.9%)	1,776 (20.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norristown borough

Business (980 | 17.9%), education (747 | 13.7%), science & technology (449 | 8.2%), arts & humanities (394 | 7.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (393 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 5,471 individuals in Norristown borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	300	5.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	393	7.2%
Physical & Health Sciences	269	4.9%
Psychology	359	6.6%
Social Sciences	200	3.7%
Engineering	268	4.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies	69	1.3%
Science & Technology	449	8.2%
Business	980	17.9%
Education	747	13.7%
Literature & Languages	322	5.9%
Liberal Arts & History	286	5.2%
Visual & Performing Arts	149	2.7%
Communications	286	5.2%
Arts & Humanities	394	7.2%
Total	5,471	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Norristown borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norristown borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Norristown borough are males with 2 vehicles (3,424, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,331, making up 39.7%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	726 (8.3%)	777 (9.0%)
1 Vehicle	2,454 (28.2%)	3,006 (34.9%)
2 Vehicles	3,424 (39.4%)	3,331 (38.6%)
3 Vehicles	1,077 (12.4%)	840 (9.7%)
4 Vehicles	808 (9.3%)	445 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles	213 (2.5%)	224 (2.6%)
Total	8,702 (100.0%)	8,623 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Norristown borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Norristown borough are 30 to 34 minutes (2,996 commuters, 18.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (2,769 commuters, 17.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,289 commuters, 14.4%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	507	3.2%
5 to 9 Minutes	1,166	7.3%
10 to 14 Minutes	1,658	10.4%
15 to 19 Minutes	2,289	14.4%
20 to 24 Minutes	2,769	17.4%
25 to 29 Minutes	749	4.7%
30 to 34 Minutes	2,996	18.8%
35 to 39 Minutes	624	3.9%
40 to 44 Minutes	979	6.1%
45 to 59 Minutes	1,073	6.7%
60 to 89 Minutes	799	5.0%
90 or more Minutes	300	1.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Norristown borough

The most common commute times in Norristown borough are 30 to 34 minutes (1,649 commuters, 20.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,462 commuters, 18.9%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	322 (4.0%)	185 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes	790 (9.7%)	376 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes	748 (9.2%)	910 (11.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes	827 (10.1%)	1,462 (18.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes	1,335 (16.4%)	1,434 (18.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes	497 (6.1%)	252 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes	1,649 (20.2%)	1,347 (17.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes	382 (4.7%)	242 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes	408 (5.0%)	571 (7.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes	652 (8.0%)	421 (5.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes	405 (5.0%)	394 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes	140 (1.7%)	160 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norristown borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Norristown borough are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,236, 15.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,077, 13.9%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	855 (10.5%)	332 (4.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	493 (6.0%)	328 (4.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	376 (4.6%)	113 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	594 (7.3%)	571 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	916 (11.2%)	735 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	1,236 (15.2%)	1,069 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	464 (5.7%)	815 (10.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	962 (11.8%)	1,077 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	486 (6.0%)	464 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	264 (3.2%)	689 (8.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	183 (2.2%)	506 (6.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	80 (1.0%)	157 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	694 (8.5%)	471 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	552 (6.8%)	427 (5.5%)
Total	8,155 (100.0%)	7,754 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Norristown borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Norristown borough

Of the total 12,918 dwellings in Norristown borough, owner-occupied units account for 5,021 (38.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,897 (61.1%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	5,021	38.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	7,897	61.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units	12,918	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Norristown borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	4,225	32.7%
2-Person Household	3,375	26.1%
3-Person Household	2,038	15.8%
4+ Person Household	3,280	25.4%
Total Housing Units	12,918	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norristown borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	1,195 (28.3%)	3,030 (71.7%)
2-Person Household	1,423 (42.2%)	1,952 (57.8%)
3-Person Household	696 (34.2%)	1,342 (65.8%)
4+ Person Household	1,707 (52.0%)	1,573 (48.0%)
Total Housing Units	5,021 (38.9%)	7,897 (61.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norristown borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	352 (21.5%)	1,283 (78.5%)
High School Diploma	1,399 (35.5%)	2,540 (64.5%)
College/Associate Degree	1,606 (40.9%)	2,321 (59.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	1,664 (48.7%)	1,753 (51.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norristown borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	3,237	25.1%
35 to 44 Years	3,037	23.5%
45 to 54 Years	2,284	17.7%
55 to 64 Years	2,058	15.9%
65 to 74 Years	1,481	11.5%
75 to 84 Years	573	4.4%
85 Years and Over	248	1.9%
Total	12,918	100.0%

Housing Finances in Norristown borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Norristown borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	5,021 (38.9%)	$90,782
Renter-Occupied	7,897 (61.1%)	$40,672
Average	12,918 (100.0%)	$59,068

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norristown borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	19 (0.4%)	337 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999	73 (1.5%)	289 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999	39 (0.8%)	624 (7.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999	108 (2.1%)	565 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999	102 (2.0%)	704 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999	315 (6.3%)	1,077 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999	622 (12.4%)	1,077 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	566 (11.3%)	1,181 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1,105 (22.0%)	951 (12.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	1,196 (23.8%)	877 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more	876 (17.4%)	215 (2.7%)
Total	5,021 (100.0%)	7,897 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norristown borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	31 (0.6%)	270 (3.4%)
$300 to $499	121 (2.4%)	416 (5.3%)
$500 to $799	758 (15.1%)	524 (6.6%)
$800 to $999	343 (6.8%)	939 (11.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499	1,159 (23.1%)	3,226 (40.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999	1,422 (28.3%)	1,670 (21.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499	830 (16.5%)	462 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999	279 (5.6%)	134 (1.7%)
$3,000 or more	78 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	5,021 (100.0%)	7,897 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Norristown borough

Housing Structures in Norristown borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,719	13.3%
Single Unit, Attached	5,765	44.6%
2 Unit Apartments	1,199	9.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	959	7.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	722	5.6%
10 or more Apartments	2,554	19.8%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	12,918	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norristown borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	1,008 (58.6%)	711 (41.4%)
Single Unit, Attached	3,839 (66.6%)	1,926 (33.4%)
2 Unit Apartments	62 (5.2%)	1,137 (94.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	959 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	86 (11.9%)	636 (88.1%)
10 or more Apartments	26 (1.0%)	2,528 (99.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	5,021 (38.9%)	7,897 (61.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norristown borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	465 (5.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms	54 (1.1%)	2,366 (30.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	1,012 (20.2%)	3,029 (38.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms	2,404 (47.9%)	1,519 (19.2%)
8 or more Rooms	1,551 (30.9%)	518 (6.6%)
Total	5,021 (100.0%)	7,897 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norristown borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	3,185 (63.4%)	3,548 (44.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	63 (1.3%)	117 (1.5%)
Electricity	960 (19.1%)	3,824 (48.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	765 (15.2%)	369 (4.7%)
Coal or Coke	39 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	9 (0.2%)	23 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	16 (0.2%)
Total	5,021 (100.0%)	7,897 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Norristown borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	269 (5.4%)	2,057 (26.1%)
1 Vehicle	1,299 (25.9%)	3,815 (48.3%)
2 Vehicles	2,300 (45.8%)	1,724 (21.8%)
3 or more Vehicles	1,153 (23.0%)	301 (3.8%)
Total	5,021 (100.0%)	7,897 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Norristown borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Norristown borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	1,272	3,749
Median Property Value	$176,300	$192,100
Median Household Income	$65,441	$686
Monthly Housing Costs	$735	$78
Real Estate Taxes	$4,238	$39

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norristown borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	65 (5.1%)	70 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999	137 (10.8%)	247 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999	1,019 (80.1%)	3,081 (82.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999	51 (4.0%)	299 (8.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	19 (0.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	33 (0.9%)
Total	1,272 (100.0%)	3,749 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norristown borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	17 (1.3%)	25 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999	173 (13.6%)	75 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	210 (16.5%)	76 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	177 (13.9%)	105 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	74 (5.8%)	445 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	269 (21.1%)	492 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999	162 (12.7%)	836 (22.3%)
$150,000 or more	190 (14.9%)	1,034 (27.6%)
Total	1,272 (100.0%)	3,749 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norristown borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	551 (43.3%)	95,613 (2,550.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x	271 (21.3%)	2,016 (53.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x	48 (3.8%)	813 (21.7%)
4.0x or more	393 (30.9%)	398 (10.6%)
Total	1,272 (100.0%)	3,749 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norristown borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	5 (0.4%)	6 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499	38 (3.0%)	9 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499	1,188 (93.4%)	144 (3.8%)
Total	1,272 (100.0%)	3,749 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Norristown borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norristown borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	3,286 (96.7%)	114 (3.4%)
6 to 18 Years	6,054 (90.6%)	631 (9.4%)
19 to 25 Years	3,173 (84.3%)	592 (15.7%)
26 to 34 Years	4,250 (80.3%)	1,044 (19.7%)
35 to 44 Years	4,264 (79.6%)	1,091 (20.4%)
45 to 54 Years	3,518 (87.1%)	522 (12.9%)
55 to 64 Years	3,326 (93.0%)	249 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years	2,074 (99.2%)	17 (0.8%)
75 Years and older	1,215 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	31,160 (88.0%)	4,260 (12.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norristown borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	3,286 (96.7%)	114 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	6,054 (90.6%)	631 (9.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	3,173 (84.3%)	592 (15.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norristown borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	4,931 (87.6%)	698 (12.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999	5,938 (82.6%)	1,251 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	4,626 (90.4%)	493 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4,961 (85.7%)	831 (14.3%)
$100,000 and over	10,093 (91.1%)	986 (8.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norristown borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	2,178 (64.1%)	1,221 (35.9%)
6 to 18 Years	3,944 (59.0%)	2,394 (35.8%)
19 to 25 Years	1,062 (28.2%)	2,308 (61.3%)
25 to 34 Years	983 (18.6%)	3,344 (63.2%)
35 to 44 Years	1,326 (24.8%)	3,099 (57.9%)
45 to 54 Years	1,158 (28.7%)	2,428 (60.1%)
55 to 64 Years	1,338 (37.4%)	2,290 (64.1%)
65 to 74 Years	1,836 (87.8%)	1,049 (50.2%)
75 Years and over	1,215 (100.0%)	790 (65.0%)
Total	15,040 (42.5%)	18,923 (53.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norristown borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.6%)
5 to 17 Years	239 (7.4%)	78 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years	373 (7.0%)	537 (12.0%)
35 to 64 Years	1,103 (17.9%)	1,055 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years	165 (18.6%)	439 (36.4%)
75 Years and over	144 (37.6%)	294 (35.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Norristown borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Norristown borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.6%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	14 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years	63 (1.2%)	156 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years	68 (1.1%)	103 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years	45 (5.1%)	87 (7.2%)
75 Years and over	63 (16.5%)	164 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Norristown borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.6%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	38 (0.7%)	138 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years	364 (5.9%)	176 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years	45 (5.1%)	76 (6.3%)
75 Years and over	27 (7.0%)	51 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Norristown borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	239 (7.4%)	64 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years	268 (5.1%)	364 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years	463 (7.5%)	488 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years	51 (5.8%)	173 (14.4%)
75 Years and over	35 (9.1%)	3 (0.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Norristown borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	18 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	104 (2.0%)	59 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years	564 (9.2%)	584 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years	137 (15.5%)	344 (28.5%)
75 Years and over	80 (20.9%)	174 (20.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Norristown borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	24 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	38 (0.7%)	39 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years	164 (2.7%)	220 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years	15 (1.7%)	158 (13.1%)
75 Years and over	58 (15.1%)	27 (3.3%)

Technology Access in Norristown borough

Computing Device Access in Norristown borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	9,488	73.5%
Smartphone	11,238	87.0%
Tablet	7,711	59.7%
No Computing Device	859	6.7%
Total	12,918	100.0%

Internet Access in Norristown borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	9,170	71.0%
Cellular Data Only	1,831	14.2%
Satellite Internet	462	3.6%
No Internet	1,732	13.4%
Total	12,918	100.0%

Norristown borough Summary

Norristown Borough is a borough located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 34,324 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County.

History

Norristown was founded in 1784 by Isaac Norris, a wealthy Quaker from Philadelphia. The town was named after Norris, who was the first to settle in the area. The town was incorporated in 1812 and became the county seat of Montgomery County in 1813.

Norristown was an important center of industry in the 19th century. It was home to several large factories, including the Norristown Iron Works, which produced iron products for the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. The town was also home to several large breweries, including the John F. Betz Brewery, which was the largest brewery in the United States at the time.

In the early 20th century, Norristown was a major center of the automobile industry, with several car manufacturers, including the Packard Motor Car Company, located in the town. The town was also home to several large department stores, including the John Wanamaker department store.

Geography

Norristown is located at 40°10′N 75°20′W (40.17, -75.33). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Norristown is a major center of commerce and industry in Montgomery County. The town is home to several large employers, including the Montgomery County government, the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, the Montgomery County Correctional Facility, and the Montgomery County Public Schools.

The town is also home to several large retail stores, including the King of Prussia Mall, the Montgomery Mall, and the Valley Forge Shopping Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 34,324 people, 13,845 households, and 8,072 families residing in the borough. The population density was 8,093.3 people per square mile (3,122.2/km2). There were 14,845 housing units at an average density of 3,541.3 per square mile (1,366.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 57.2% White, 33.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.

There were 13,845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% 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 3.11.

In the borough, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 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 borough was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,919. Males had a median income of $37,845 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Norristown borough?

Per Capita income in Norristown borough is $26,938.

What is the Median Family Income in Norristown borough?

Median Family Income in Norristown borough is $64,841.

What is the Median Household income in Norristown borough?

Median Household Income in Norristown borough is $59,068.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Norristown borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Norristown borough is 4.5%.

Women in Norristown borough earn 95.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Norristown borough?

Family Income Deficit in Norristown borough is $13,793.

Families that are below poverty line in Norristown borough earn $13,793 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Norristown borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Norristown borough is 0.43.

What is the Total Population of Norristown borough?

Total Population of Norristown borough is 35,712.

What is the Total Male Population of Norristown borough?

Total Male Population of Norristown borough is 17,812.

What is the Total Female Population of Norristown borough?

Total Female Population of Norristown borough is 17,900.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Norristown borough?

There are 99.51 Males per 100 Females in Norristown borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Norristown borough?

There are 100.49 Females per 100 Males in Norristown borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Norristown borough?

Median Population Age in Norristown borough is 32.4 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Norristown borough

Average Family Size in Norristown borough is 3.5 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Norristown borough

Average Household Size in Norristown borough is 2.7 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Norristown borough?

There are 18,998 People in the Labor Forcein in Norristown borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Norristown borough?

70.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Norristown borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Norristown borough?

Unemployment Rate in Norristown borough is 6.2%.