Norwalk, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Norwalk, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
11,467
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
4.7%
Median Home
$205,000
Median Income
$83,241
Median Rent
$991
Norwalk SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
9.5
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
8
Norwalk, IA Cost Of Living
91Norwalk's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Norwalk | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 99 | 100 | |
Norwalk, IA Photos
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Rankings for Norwalk in Iowa
Map Of Norwalk, IA
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Population over time in Norwalk
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,467 | 8.5% |
| 2019 | 10,568 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 10,179 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 9,944 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 9,671 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 9,444 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 9,254 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 9,012 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 8,784 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 8,622 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Norwalk
| Race | Norwalk | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.5% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Norwalk
| Gender | Norwalk | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Norwalk for adults over 25
| Education | Norwalk | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Norwalk, Iowa
| Income | Norwalk | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.2% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.4% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.4% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
