Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Norwalk, CA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

99,789population

37.3median age

This community is a community of 99,789 with a median age of 37.3. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (70.4%) with a significant Asian community (12.9%). Median household income is $100,085. 77.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 68.3%, with a median home value of $644,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

70.4%70,256

Asian

12.9%12,876

White

10.3%10,280

Black

3.8%3,796

Two or More

1.2%1,216

Other

1.1%1,074

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%190

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%101

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%2,190

High School Diploma

24.2%16,782

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%4,691

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%9,600

Associate's Degree

7.8%5,416

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%10,852

Master's Degree

4%2,754

Professional Degree

0.9%628

Doctorate

0.7%486

HS or Higher

77.1%

BA or Higher

21.3%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

$644,700median home value

$2,090median rent

68.3%homeownership

27,704total units

1.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 68.3%

Renter 31.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%342

$50K–$100K

3.4%636

$100K–$150K

0.3%53

$150K–$200K

0.5%84

$200K–$300K

0.9%171

$300K–$500K

9.9%1,847

$500K–$1M

81.5%15,150

$1M+

1.7%314

Rent Distribution

Under $500

283

$500–$750

162

$750–$1,000

124

$1,000–$1,250

258

$1,250–$1,500

815

$1,500–$2,000

2,075

$2,000+

4,649

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%88

2010–2019

1.9%518

2000–2009

3%823

1990–1999

3.9%1,073

1980–1989

7.5%2,076

1970–1979

9.9%2,735

1960–1969

11.2%3,101

1950–1959

47%13,014

1940–1949

12.7%3,507

1939 or earlier

2.8%769

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.4%18,356

Electricity

24%6,531

No Fuel

5.5%1,497

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%705

Solar

0.2%64

Wood

0.1%30

Coal

0%13

Fuel Oil

0%11

Other

0%9

Household Economyi

$100,085median household income

$33,409per capita income

9.2%poverty rate

5.7%unemployment

51,817labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%856

$10K–$15K

1.6%444

$15K–$20K

2.2%612

$20K–$25K

3%808

$25K–$30K

2.2%606

$30K–$35K

2.6%707

$35K–$40K

3.1%834

$40K–$45K

3.4%923

$45K–$50K

1.8%477

$50K–$60K

5.3%1,453

$60K–$75K

8.6%2,346

$75K–$100K

13%3,531

$100K–$125K

11.9%3,244

$125K–$150K

9.8%2,662

$150K–$200K

14%3,821

$200K+

14.3%3,892

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

33,08533.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

17,654

Philippines

4,684

Guatemala

1,500

Korea

1,314

India

493

China

393

Canada

110

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

47,563

Avg. Commutei

29.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

48,771

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,088(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured