Norwood, MO

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    2024 Population
    681
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    29.3
    9.33% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    33.5%
    1.08% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $34,783
    6.94% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $133,200
    69.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    241
    8.71% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Norwood, MO 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.

    98.5% of the residents in Norwood, MO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Norwood, MO was $133,200, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

    Most people in Norwood, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Norwood, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Norwood, MO is home to a population of 681 people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.47% of Norwood, MO residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (589 people) in Norwood, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 18 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Norwood, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Norwood, MO was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norwood, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      589 ± 146
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      47 ± 60
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      18 ± 25
    3.67%
    Hispanic Population
    25 people

    In 2024, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (589 people) in Norwood, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 18 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.67% of the people in Norwood, MO are hispanic (25 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.47%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    10 people
    0.361%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3 people

    As of 2024, 1.47% of Norwood, MO residents (10 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 Norwood, MO was 0.361%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      22 ± 25
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      18 ± 19
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      10 ± 17

    Norwood, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    79% of the population of Norwood, MO has health coverage, with 23.3% on employee plans, 31.6% on Medicaid, 7.39% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 3.69% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.8% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 29.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    21%
    Uninsured
    23.3%
    Employer Coverage
    31.6%
    Medicaid
    7.39%
    Medicare
    13%
    Non-Group
    3.69%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norwood, MO declined by 18.7% from 25.8% to 21%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Norwood, MO employs 241 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Norwood, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (39 people), Manufacturing (36 people), and Retail Trade (35 people), and the highest paying industries were Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($70,500), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    241
    2024 Value
    ± 88
    −8.71%
    1 Year decline
    ± 55.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Norwood, MO declined at a rate of −8.71%, from 264 employees to 241 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norwood, MO, are Sales & Related Occupations (37 people), Production Occupations (35 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (23 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norwood, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    241
    2024 Value
    ± 88
    −8.71%
    1 Year decline
    ± 55.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Norwood, MO declined at a rate of −8.71%, from 264 employees to 241 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norwood, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (39 people), Manufacturing (36 people), and Retail Trade (35 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norwood, MO, though some of these residents may live in Norwood, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $32,500
    Median earning men ± $6,227
    $21,477
    Median earning women ± $7,141

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,833), Manufacturing ($34,583), and Retail Trade ($19,583).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,167), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($26,667), and Manufacturing ($24,063).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% 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 11.8%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Norwood, MO was $133,200 in 2024, which is 0.4 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $78,600 to $133,200, a 69.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Norwood, MO is 53%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Norwood, MO have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norwood, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $133,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$20,669
    $123
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$53

    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 Norwood, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    53%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 53% of the housing units in Norwood, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $34,783
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,926
    232
    Number of Households
    ± 57

    In 2024, the median household income of the 232 households in Norwood, MO declined from $34,783 from the previous year's value of $37,375.

    The following chart displays the households in Norwood, MO 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 $30k - $35k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Norwood, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.8%)
    2. Carpooled (7.88%)
    3. Other (5.81%)

    In 2024, 78.8% of workers in Norwood, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.88%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.81%).

    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

    25.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Norwood, MO have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Norwood, MO 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 Norwood, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Norwood, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    33.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norwood, MO (227 out of 677 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

    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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