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.

Norwood, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,374

Median Agei

49.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%1,299

Two or More

2.3%31

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%19

Black

0.8%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%9

Asian

0.4%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10%107

High School Diploma

24.4%261

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%59

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%114

Associate's Degree

13.7%146

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%138

Master's Degree

13.4%143

Professional Degree

0.6%6

Doctorate

2.3%25

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

29.2%

Graduate+

16.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$100,800

Median Renti

$683

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.4%430

Renter-Occupied

29.6%181

Total Units

685

Homeownership

70.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.3%70

$50K–$100K

33.3%143

$100K–$150K

25.3%109

$150K–$200K

15.3%66

$200K–$300K

4.4%19

$300K–$500K

3%13

$1M+

2.3%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%5

2000–2009

0.9%6

1990–1999

2.5%17

1980–1989

10.1%69

1970–1979

4.1%28

1960–1969

6.6%45

1950–1959

12.1%83

1940–1949

3.4%23

1939 or earlier

59.7%409

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.7%542

Electricity

4.4%27

Fuel Oil

4.3%26

Wood

1%6

Other

1%6

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,375

Mean Household Incomei

$67,237

Per Capita Incomei

$30,814

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

8.4%

Labor Forcei

562

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%32

$10K–$15K

4.7%29

$15K–$20K

7.7%47

$20K–$25K

1.6%10

$25K–$30K

11.9%73

$30K–$35K

6.1%37

$35K–$40K

2.1%13

$40K–$45K

6.5%40

$45K–$50K

1.6%10

$50K–$60K

5.6%34

$60K–$75K

8.8%54

$75K–$100K

12.3%75

$100K–$125K

12.3%75

$125K–$150K

7%43

$150K–$200K

5.4%33

$200K+

1%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$385/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 836 homes99% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

69%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

25%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

64% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

151.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

515

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

515

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

121(10.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured

Norwood, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026