Norfolk, NE

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

48,696

1.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.6

0.265% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11%

11.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,808

6.45% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,200

7.3% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,341

1.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Norfolk, NE had a population of 48.7k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $57,808. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Norfolk, NE grew from 48,101 to 48,696, a 1.24% increase and its median household income grew from $54,304 to $57,808, a 6.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norfolk, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.01%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.46%), Other (Hispanic) (2.9%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%).

None of the households in Norfolk, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in Norfolk, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norfolk, NE are Northeast Community College (972 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Norfolk, NE was $160,200, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Norfolk, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Norfolk, NE was 2 cars per household.

Norfolk, NE borders Columbus, NE.

United States Nebraska

Population & Diversity

Norfolk, NE is home to a population of 48.7k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.42% of Norfolk, NE residents were born outside of the country (2.64k people).

In 2021, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.2k people) in Norfolk, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.93k White (Hispanic) and 1.69k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Norfolk, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Norfolk, NE was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Norfolk, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norfolk, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
40.2k ± 66
White (Hispanic)
2.93k ± 436
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.69k ± 408

12.6%

Hispanic Population

6.16k people

12.6% of the people in Norfolk, NE are hispanic (6.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Norfolk, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
49,893 ± 5,413 people
Guatemala
9,174 ± 2,346 people
India
6,256 ± 1,939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 49,893 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 9,174 and India with 6,256.

Foreign-Born Population

5.42%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.64k people

6.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.92k people

As of 2021, 5.42% of Norfolk, NE residents (2.64k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norfolk, NE was 6.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Norfolk, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
824 ± 122
Gulf War (2001-)
380 ± 97
Gulf War (1990s)
288 ± 101

Norfolk, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norfolk, NE employs 25.3k people. The largest industries in Norfolk, NE are Manufacturing (4,190 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,690 people), and Retail Trade (2,808 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,735), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,219), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,500).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.3k

2021 Value

± 928

1.8%

1 Year growth

± 5.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norfolk, NE grew at a rate of 1.8%, from 24.9k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norfolk, NE, are Production Occupations (3,067 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,785 people), and Management Occupations (2,505 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norfolk, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.3k

2021 Value

± 928

1.8%

1 Year growth

± 5.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norfolk, NE grew at a rate of 1.8%, from 24.9k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norfolk, NE, are Manufacturing (4,190 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,690 people), and Retail Trade (2,808 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norfolk, NE, though some of these residents may live in Norfolk, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,193

Median earning men ± $1,953

$30,270

Median earning women ± $1,385

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,917), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,408), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,531).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($50,288), Manufacturing ($40,186), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,289).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

599
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
514
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
329
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$702k
Manufacturing
$413k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$187k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$286B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$10.2B
Kansas
$7.65B
Texas
$6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Norfolk, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Assumed office on January 23, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Norfolk, NE awarded 972 degrees. The student population of Norfolk, NE in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,875 male students and 2,470 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norfolk, NE are White (772 and 82.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (110 and 11.7%), Black or African American (18 and 1.92%), and Two or More Races (14 and 1.49%).

The largest universities in Norfolk, NE by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Community College (972 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Norfolk, NE are Liberal Arts & Sciences (62 and 6.38%), Pre-Nursing Studies (51 and 5.25%), and General Business Administration & Management (47 and 4.84%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,345 students enrolled in Norfolk, NE, 53.8% men and 46.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,242 records, of which 45.1% were women and 54.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
62 degree-majors awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
51 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Norfolk, NE was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 62 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Norfolk, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northeast Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

972 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Community College with 972 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 480 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norfolk, NE, which is 0.976 times less than the 492 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 772 degrees mean that there were 7.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 110 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,352) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Norfolk, NE was $160,200 in 2021, which is 0.654 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,300 to $160,200, a 7.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Norfolk, NE is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Norfolk, NE have an average commute time of 16.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norfolk, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Norfolk, NE is $57,808. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Norfolk, NE was Sarpy County, NE with a value of $88,408, followed by Washington County, NE and Cass County, NE, with respective values of $83,491 and $78,251.

Housing

Property

$160,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,032

$13,421

Median Property Taxes

±$620

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Norfolk, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Norfolk, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.4%

Homeownership

2021

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.4% of the housing units in Norfolk, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Norfolk, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Norfolk, NE was Sarpy County, NE with a value of $88,408, followed by Washington County, NE and Cass County, NE, with respective values of $83,491 and $78,251.

The following map shows all of the counties in Norfolk, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,808

Median Household Income

± $2,809

19.1k

Number of Households

± 790

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.1k households in Norfolk, NE grew to $57,808 from the previous year's value of $54,304.

The following chart displays the households in Norfolk, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Norfolk, NE is from Nebraska.

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (8.37%)
Worked At Home (6.03%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Norfolk, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.37%) and those who worked at home (6.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norfolk, NE have a shorter commute time (16.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Norfolk, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Norfolk, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Norfolk, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Norfolk, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norfolk, NE (5.22k out of 47.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norfolk, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.3% of the population of Norfolk, NE has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 9.91% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1309 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0763% decrease from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 341 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

1,309 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,309 patients per year. This represents a 0.0763% decrease from the previous year (1,310 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nebraska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.66%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

9.91%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norfolk, NE grew by 0.339% from 7.63% to 7.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Norfolk, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.