Norristown, PA

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2023 Population
35,782
0.196% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
33.7
4.01% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
19%
3.04% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$65,058
10.1% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$205,100
9.04% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
18,414
3.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Norristown, PA had a population of 35.8k people with a median age of 33.7 and a median household income of $65,058. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Norristown, PA grew from 35,712 to 35,782, a 0.196% increase and its median household income grew from $59,068 to $65,058, a 10.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norristown, PA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (26.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.6%), Other (Hispanic) (11.3%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.33%).

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.

88.1% of the residents in Norristown, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norristown, PA are Premier Barber Institute (28 degrees awarded in 2022) and Professional Academy of Cosmetology (9 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Norristown, PA was $205,100, and the homeownership rate was 40.8%.

Most people in Norristown, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Norristown, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Norristown, PA is home to a population of 35.8k people, from which 88.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 17.6% of Norristown, PA residents were born outside of the country (6.29k people).

In 2023, there were 1.22 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.5k people) in Norristown, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.42k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

88.1%
2023 Citizenship
89.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.1% of Norristown, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Norristown, PA was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norristown, PA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11.5k ± 1.23k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.42k ± 1.05k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    4.5k ± 1.4k
32.9%
Hispanic Population
11.8k people

In 2023, there were 1.22 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.5k people) in Norristown, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.42k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

32.9% of the people in Norristown, PA are hispanic (11.8k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,082 ± 7,698 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,229 ± 7,349 people
  3. China
    69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

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Foreign-Born Population

17.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
6.29k people
16.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5.88k people

As of 2023, 17.6% of Norristown, PA residents (6.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norristown, PA was 16.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    293 ± 140
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    179 ± 120
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    116 ± 87

Norristown, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Norristown, PA employs 18.4k people. The largest industries in Norristown, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,634 people), Retail Trade (2,580 people), and Manufacturing (1,883 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($64,487), Public Administration ($58,564), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,185).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

18.4k
2023 Value
± 1,331
3.3%
1 Year growth
± 9.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Norristown, PA grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 17.8k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norristown, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,345 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,946 people), and Management Occupations (1,535 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norristown, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

18.4k
2023 Value
± 1,331
3.3%
1 Year growth
± 9.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Norristown, PA grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 17.8k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norristown, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,634 people), Retail Trade (2,580 people), and Manufacturing (1,883 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,213
Median earning men ± $3,891
$37,135
Median earning women ± $5,041

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($75,486), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,970), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,863).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($98,485), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,095), and Public Administration ($58,378).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
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.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Norristown, PA awarded 37 degrees. The student population of Norristown, PA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 54 male students and 16 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norristown, PA are Black or African American (17 and 45.9%), followed by White (15 and 40.5%), Asian (2 and 5.41%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 5.41%).

The largest universities in Norristown, PA by number of degrees awarded are Premier Barber Institute (28 and 75.7%) and Professional Academy of Cosmetology (9 and 24.3%).

The most popular majors in Norristown, PA are Barbering (27 and 73%), Hair Styling & Design (4 and 10.8%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (3 and 8.11%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 70 students enrolled in Norristown, PA, 77.1% men and 22.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 42 records, of which 26.2% were women and 73.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 24 degrees awarded
  2. 2 degrees awarded
  3. 1 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Norristown, PA was Barbering with 24 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 28 degrees awarded
  2. 9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Premier Barber Institute with 28 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 22 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norristown, PA, which is 1.47 times more than the 15 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 17 degrees mean that there were 1.13 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 15 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Norristown, PA was $205,100 in 2023, which is 0.676 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $188,100 to $205,100, a 9.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Norristown, PA is 40.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Norristown, PA have an average commute time of 27.3 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.

Median household income in Norristown, PA is $65,058. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Norristown, PA was Census Tract 2036.02 with a value of $88,708, followed by Census Tract 2038.01 and Census Tract 2039.01, with respective values of $81,195 and $66,454.

Property

$205,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,663
$5,354
Median Property Taxes
±$546

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.

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Rent vs Own

40.8%
Homeownership
2023
64.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 40.8% of the housing units in Norristown, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 2036.02
  2. Census Tract 2038.01
  3. Census Tract 2039.01

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Norristown, PA was Census Tract 2036.02 with a value of $88,708, followed by Census Tract 2038.01 and Census Tract 2039.01, with respective values of $81,195 and $66,454.

The following map shows all of the places in Norristown, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$65,058
Median Household Income
± $6,253
13.1k
Number of Households
± 1,042

In 2023, the median household income of the 13.1k households in Norristown, PA grew to $65,058 from the previous year's value of $59,068.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Norristown, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (63.7%)
  2. Carpooled (12.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.36%)

In 2023, 63.7% of workers in Norristown, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (9.36%).

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.

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Commute Time

27.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norristown, PA have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.21% of the workforce in Norristown, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norristown, PA (6.69k out of 35.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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Health

87% of the population of Norristown, PA has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 29% on Medicaid, 8.03% on Medicare, 7.88% on non-group plans, and 0.277% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, PA see 730 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.69% increase from the previous year (725 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 933 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 249 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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730 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, PA

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, PA see an average of 730 patients per year. This represents a 0.69% increase from the previous year (725 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

13%
Uninsured
41.9%
Employer Coverage
29%
Medicaid
8.03%
Medicare
7.88%
Non-Group
0.277%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norristown, PA grew by 7.74% from 12% to 13%.

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.

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