Norwalk, OH

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2023 Population

17,054

0.0763% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.7

2.58% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15%

15.6% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$58,940

1.08% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$156,000

1.89% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

7,829

0.974% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Norwalk, OH had a population of 17.1k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $58,940. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Norwalk, OH grew from 17,041 to 17,054, a 0.0763% increase and its median household income grew from $58,311 to $58,940, a 1.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norwalk, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.02%), White (Hispanic) (3.98%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.53%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.2%).

None of the households in Norwalk, OH 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.

98.7% of the residents in Norwalk, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norwalk, OH are Elite School of Cosmetology (114 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Norwalk, OH was $156,000, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Norwalk, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Norwalk, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Norwalk, OH is home to a population of 17.1k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.03% of Norwalk, OH residents were born outside of the country (346 people).

In 2023, there were 21.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.5k people) in Norwalk, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 686 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 678 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Norwalk, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Norwalk, OH was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norwalk, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.5k ± 543
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
686 ± 298
White (Hispanic)
678 ± 412

8.47%

Hispanic Population

1.45k people

8.47% of the people in Norwalk, OH are hispanic (1.45k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Norwalk, OH 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 Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

2.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

346 people

2.14%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

365 people

As of 2023, 2.03% of Norwalk, OH residents (346 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norwalk, OH was 2.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
373 ± 161
Vietnam
119 ± 70
Gulf War (1990s)
74 ± 54

Norwalk, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norwalk, OH employs 7.83k people. The largest industries in Norwalk, OH are Manufacturing (1,658 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,228 people), and Retail Trade (935 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($62,257), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,182), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($58,182).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.83k

2023 Value

± 688

−0.974%

1 Year decline

± 12.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Norwalk, OH declined at a rate of −0.974%, from 7.91k employees to 7.83k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norwalk, OH, are Production Occupations (1,013 people), Sales & Related Occupations (913 people), and Management Occupations (615 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norwalk, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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

7.83k

2023 Value

± 688

−0.974%

1 Year decline

± 12.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Norwalk, OH declined at a rate of −0.974%, from 7.91k employees to 7.83k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norwalk, OH, are Manufacturing (1,658 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,228 people), and Retail Trade (935 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norwalk, OH, though some of these residents may live in Norwalk, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,174

Median earning men ± $3,006

$36,729

Median earning women ± $4,611

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($85,761), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,108), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,924).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,582), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,832), and Public Administration ($43,851).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% 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 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Norwalk, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Norwalk, OH awarded 114 degrees. The student population of Norwalk, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 10 male students and 158 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norwalk, OH are White (77 and 67.5%), followed by Black or African American (27 and 23.7%), Hispanic or Latino (7 and 6.14%), and Asian (3 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Norwalk, OH by number of degrees awarded are Elite School of Cosmetology (114 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Norwalk, OH are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (40 and 35.1%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (38 and 33.3%), and General Cosmetology (34 and 29.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 168 students enrolled in Norwalk, OH, 5.95% men and 94% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 100 records, of which 98% were women and 2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
26 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
1 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Norwalk, OH was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Elite School of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

114 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Elite School of Cosmetology with 114 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norwalk, OH, which is 0.027 times less than the 111 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 77 degrees mean that there were 2.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 27 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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 Norwalk, OH was $156,000 in 2023, which is 0.514 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $153,100 to $156,000, a 1.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Norwalk, OH is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Norwalk, OH have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norwalk, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Norwalk, OH is $58,940. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Norwalk, OH was Census Tract 9154 with a value of $75,799, followed by Census Tract 9165 and Census Tract 9155, with respective values of $66,941 and $66,191.

Housing

Property

$156,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,401

$4,772

Median Property Taxes

±$518

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 Norwalk, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2023

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.5% of the housing units in Norwalk, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9154
Census Tract 9165
Census Tract 9155

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Norwalk, OH was Census Tract 9154 with a value of $75,799, followed by Census Tract 9165 and Census Tract 9155, with respective values of $66,941 and $66,191.

The following map shows all of the places in Norwalk, OH 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.

$58,940

Median Household Income

± $8,052

7.39k

Number of Households

± 659

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.39k households in Norwalk, OH grew to $58,940 from the previous year's value of $58,311.

The following chart displays the households in Norwalk, OH 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 Norwalk, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (5.58%)

In 2023, 82.6% of workers in Norwalk, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (5.58%).

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

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norwalk, OH have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Norwalk, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norwalk, OH (2.52k out of 16.7k 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 Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norwalk, OH 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

95.6% of the population of Norwalk, OH has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 0.579% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Huron County, OH see 1757 patients per year on average, which represents a 18.6% decrease from the previous year (2158 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 687 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Huron County, OH.

1,757 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Huron County, OH

Primary care physicians in Huron County, OH see an average of 1,757 patients per year. This represents a 18.6% decrease from the previous year (2,158 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.39%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

15.5%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

0.579%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norwalk, OH declined by 29.3% from 6.21% to 4.39%.

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

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