Norristown, PA

Census Place

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2024 Population

35,893

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

33.2

1.48% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

18.5%

2.29% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$66,701

2.53% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$213,900

4.29% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

17,801

3.33% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Norristown, PA 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.

87.9% of the residents in Norristown, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norristown, PA are Premier Barber Institute (42 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Norristown, PA was $213,900, and the homeownership rate was 42.7%.

Most people in Norristown, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Norristown, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Norristown, PA is home to a population of 35.9k people, from which 87.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.4% of Norristown, PA residents were born outside of the country (6.6k people).

In 2024, there were 1.19 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Norristown, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.35k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.34k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.9%

2024 Citizenship

88.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 87.9% of Norristown, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Norristown, PA was 88.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norristown, PA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.19k
White (Non-Hispanic)
9.35k ± 882
Other (Hispanic)
5.34k ± 1.18k

34.8%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

34.8% of the people in Norristown, PA are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Norristown, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
China
73,024 ± 6,616 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

Foreign-Born Population

18.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.6k people

17.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.29k people

As of 2024, 18.4% of Norristown, PA residents (6.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norristown, PA was 17.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
321 ± 153
Gulf War (1990s)
212 ± 170
Korea
37 ± 42

Norristown, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Norristown, PA.

Health

88.7% of the population of Norristown, PA has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 31.5% on Medicaid, 7.75% on Medicare, 7.97% on non-group plans, and 0.386% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.93% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

41.2%

Employer Coverage

31.5%

Medicaid

7.75%

Medicare

7.97%

Non-Group

0.386%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norristown, PA declined by 13.2% from 13% to 11.3%.

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

Economy

The economy of Norristown, PA employs 17.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Norristown, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,785 people), Retail Trade (2,763 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,785 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($130,893), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($91,458), and Public Administration ($61,957).

Employment

Occupations

17.8k

2024 Value

± 1,325

−3.33%

1 Year decline

± 10.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Norristown, PA declined at a rate of −3.33%, from 18.4k employees to 17.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norristown, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,236 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,622 people), and Management Occupations (1,516 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norristown, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

17.8k

2024 Value

± 1,325

−3.33%

1 Year decline

± 10.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Norristown, PA declined at a rate of −3.33%, from 18.4k employees to 17.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norristown, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,785 people), Retail Trade (2,763 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,785 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norristown, PA, though some of these residents may live in Norristown, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,582

Median earning men ± $2,601

$36,484

Median earning women ± $6,084

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($78,824), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,424), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,113).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,467), Construction ($59,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,991).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 Norristown, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Norristown, PA awarded 42 degrees. The student population of Norristown, PA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 42 male students and 8 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norristown, PA are Black or African American (24 and 57.1%), White (12 and 28.6%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 9.52%), and Two or More Races (1 and 2.38%).

The largest universities in Norristown, PA by number of degrees awarded are Premier Barber Institute (42 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Norristown, PA are Barbering (42 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 50 students enrolled in Norristown, PA, 84% men and 16% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 31 records, of which 25.8% were women and 74.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Barbering

Most Common

40 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Norristown, PA was Barbering with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Norristown, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Premier Barber Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

42 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Premier Barber Institute with 42 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 33 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norristown, PA, which is 3.67 times more than the 9 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 12 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Norristown, PA was $213,900 in 2024, which is 0.643 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $205,100 to $213,900, a 4.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Norristown, PA is 42.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Norristown, PA have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norristown, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$213,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,400

$5,392

Median Property Taxes

±$544

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 Norristown, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

42.7%

Homeownership

2024

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 42.7% of the housing units in Norristown, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.8%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$66,701

Median Household Income

± $5,850

12.6k

Number of Households

± 1,042

In 2024, the median household income of the 12.6k households in Norristown, PA grew to $66,701 from the previous year's value of $65,058.

The following chart displays the households in Norristown, PA 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 Norristown, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.463

2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (60.8%)
Carpooled (13.2%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)

In 2024, 60.8% of workers in Norristown, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who worked at home (12.1%).

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

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norristown, PA have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.96% of the workforce in Norristown, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norristown, PA (6.54k out of 35.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norristown, PA is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

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.