Norwalk, OH

Census Place

Add Comparison

2022 Population

17,041

0.0411% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

38.7

0.769% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

13%

2.42% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$58,311

8.69% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$153,100

10.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Norwalk, OH had a population of 17k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $58,311. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Norwalk, OH declined from 17,048 to 17,041, a −0.0411% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,649 to $58,311, a 8.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norwalk, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.31%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.89%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1%).

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.

98.6% 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 2022, the median property value in Norwalk, OH was $153,100, and the homeownership rate was 64%.

Most people in Norwalk, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Norwalk, OH was 2 cars per household.

United States Ohio Huron County, OH Norwalk, OH Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH

Population & Diversity

Norwalk, OH is home to a population of 17k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.14% of Norwalk, OH residents were born outside of the country (365 people).

In 2022, there were 20.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.7k people) in Norwalk, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 734 White (Hispanic) and 588 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.6% of Norwalk, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Norwalk, OH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
14.7k ± 489
White (Hispanic)
734 ± 317
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
588 ± 240

8.46%

Hispanic Population

1.44k people

8.46% of the people in Norwalk, OH are hispanic (1.44k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.14%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

365 people

1.68%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

287 people

As of 2022, 2.14% of Norwalk, OH residents (365 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norwalk, OH was 1.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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-)
357 ± 165
Vietnam
172 ± 79
Gulf War (1990s)
74 ± 48

Norwalk, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norwalk, OH employs 7.91k people. The largest industries in Norwalk, OH are Manufacturing (1,554 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,220 people), and Retail Trade (977 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,875), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,023), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($56,023).

Employment

Occupations

7.91k

2022 Value

± 668

−0.989%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Norwalk, OH declined at a rate of −0.989%, from 7.99k employees to 7.91k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norwalk, OH, are Production Occupations (979 people), Sales & Related Occupations (905 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (690 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norwalk, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.91k

2022 Value

± 668

−0.989%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Norwalk, OH declined at a rate of −0.989%, from 7.99k employees to 7.91k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norwalk, OH, are Manufacturing (1,554 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,220 people), and Retail Trade (977 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

$41,027

Median earning men ± $3,056

$35,137

Median earning women ± $4,066

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Construction ($58,317), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,477), and Public Administration ($53,616).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,063), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,409), and Public Administration ($42,979).

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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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%).

Completions

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

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

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

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

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 $153,100 in 2022, which is 0.543 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $139,000 to $153,100, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Norwalk, OH is 64%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Norwalk, OH have an average commute time of 23.5 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 $58,311. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Norwalk, OH was Census Tract 9154 with a value of $74,886, followed by Census Tract 9155 and Census Tract 9156, with respective values of $67,053 and $65,810.

Property

$153,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,814

$4,649

Median Property Taxes

±$510

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%

Homeownership

2022

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 64% of the housing units in Norwalk, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9154
Census Tract 9155
Census Tract 9156

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Norwalk, OH was Census Tract 9154 with a value of $74,886, followed by Census Tract 9155 and Census Tract 9156, with respective values of $67,053 and $65,810.

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.

$58,311

Median Household Income

± $6,052

7.27k

Number of Households

± 613

In 2022, the median household income of the 7.27k households in Norwalk, OH grew to $58,311 from the previous year's value of $53,649.

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 2022

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (8.98%)
Worked At Home (5.4%)

In 2022, 82.2% of workers in Norwalk, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.98%) and those who worked at home (5.4%).

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

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norwalk, OH have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% 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

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norwalk, OH (2.17k out of 16.6k 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 Females 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

93.8% of the population of Norwalk, OH has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.03% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.21%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norwalk, OH grew by 18.8% from 5.23% to 6.21%.

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.

Keep Exploring