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Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, city, in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Norwalk had 94,508 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 91,184 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 92,187 (±70). GEOID 0955990.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
94,508
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 91,184 · ACS 2020-2024: 92,187 ±70
Median household income
$107,616
±$6,938 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$558,000
±$21,287 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$2,073
±$87 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Norwalk and what county is it in?
Norwalk is a city in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 22.9 square miles of land, 3,984 residents per square mile in 2020.
Norwalk is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Norwalk, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 94,508 people lived in Norwalk on July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 91,184 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 92,187 (±70).
| Measure | Norwalk | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 92,187 ±70 | 627,071 | +3,588 |
| Households | 36,011 ±779 | 235,379 | +1,824 |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.06 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 38,129 ±753 | 251,530 | +1,231 |
Norwalk's population since 2000
From 82,951 in 2000 to 94,508 in 2025: up 13.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Norwalk as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Norwalk?
The median resident of Norwalk is 40.6 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 42.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.0%. 30.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Norwalk | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±1.0 | 41.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±1.0 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±1.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±1.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.0% ±2.0 pts | 20.5% | +4.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.7% ±2.1 pts | 58.6% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.0% ±2.0 pts | 9.3% | +3.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±0.8 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.0% ±2.0 pts | 23.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.6% ±2.3 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.5% ±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.1% ±0.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3% ±1.6 pts | 7.2% | −6.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±1.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.8% ±2.0 pts | 55.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.0% ±1.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±1.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Norwalk earn?
Half of Norwalk's 36,011 households earn less than $107,616 a year (±$6,938), against $128,188 in Western Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $105,555 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Norwalk | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,616 ±$6,938 | $128,188 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $153,897 ±$6,675 | $214,668 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,397 ±$2,493 | $82,266 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.1% ±1.4 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.7% ±3.2 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7% ±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±0.8 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±1.2 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Norwalk?
Owners occupy 55.6% of Norwalk's occupied homes and renters 44.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $558,000 by its owner (±$21,287). The median renter pays $2,073 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Norwalk | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $558,000 ±$21,287 | $652,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,073 ±$87 | $2,110 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2% ±4.3 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,179 ±$112 | $3,494 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6% ±2.1 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.4% ±2.1 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 38,129 ±753 | 251,530 | +1,231 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.4% ±2.1 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.5% ±1.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.9% ±1.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±1.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Norwalk building?
Builders took permits for 176 new housing units in Norwalk in 2025 (28 in single-family houses), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Norwalk work and get to work?
64.8% of Norwalk's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Norwalk | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.6% ±1.3 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | −1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 64.8% ±1.9 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±1.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.3% ±1.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1% ±1.5 pts | 21.5% | +10.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±1.1 | 30.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Norwalk?
22 census tracts lie mostly in Norwalk, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,835 (Tract 445) to $250,000 or more (Tract 446).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 438Western Connecticut Planning Region | 8,325 | $95,997 |
| Tract 440Western Connecticut Planning Region | 7,005 | $67,078 |
| Tract 427Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5,905 | $96,682 |
| Tract 439Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5,229 | $104,917 |
| Tract 434Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5,024 | $98,309 |
| Tract 428Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,863 | $113,194 |
| Tract 431Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,862 | $182,647 |
| Tract 442Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,834 | $76,818 |
| Tract 443Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,507 | $131,219 |
| Tract 437Western Connecticut Planning Region | 3,981 | $89,297 |
| Tract 426Western Connecticut Planning Region | 3,924 | $133,462 |
| Tract 441Western Connecticut Planning Region | 3,849 | $92,824 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Norwalk) · Census block assignment files
How does Norwalk compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Norwalk is the 370th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 30 in Connecticut.
Norwalk ranks 159th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 33rd | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th | 303 |
| Median household income | 159th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 109th | 303 |
| Median home value | 58th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 41st | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 61st | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 158th | 297 |
| Median age | 234th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 264th | 300 |
| Work from home | 170th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 157th | 302 |
Norwalk's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Norwalk with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Norwalk?
4 of the 57 figures for Norwalk on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Norwalk are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Norwalk.