City · Ohio
Norwood, Ohio
Norwood, city, in Hamilton County, Ohio. Norwood had 19,658 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,043 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,114 (±43). GEOID 3957386.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,658
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,043 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,114 ±43
Median household income
$71,611
±$6,120 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$258,700
±$16,101 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$981
±$38 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Norwood and what county is it in?
Norwood is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 6,059 residents per square mile in 2020.
Norwood is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 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 Norwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,658 people lived in Norwood on July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 19,043 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,114 (±43).
| Measure | Norwood | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,114 ±43 | 830,774 | −769 |
| Households | 8,899 ±418 | 354,739 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.10 | 2.29 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 10,084 ±474 | 381,356 | no clear change |
Norwood's population since 2000
From 21,675 in 2000 to 19,658 in 2025: down 9.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Norwood 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 Norwood?
The median resident of Norwood is 32.8 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.3%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Norwood | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 ±1.9 | 36.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4% ±2.2 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.2% ±2.2 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±2.4 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% ±2.2 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.2% ±3.1 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±2.9 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2% ±1.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0% ±2.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7% ±1.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5% ±2.5 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±2.0 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.3% ±3.6 pts | 41.8% | +9.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.1% ±2.3 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.0% ±3.5 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 Norwood earn?
Half of Norwood's 8,899 households earn less than $71,611 a year (±$6,120), against $72,470 in Hamilton County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,096 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,515 after inflation. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Norwood | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,611 ±$6,120 | $72,470 | +$15,515 |
| Mean household income | $90,009 ±$6,492 | $106,643 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,110 ±$3,428 | $45,936 | +$7,966 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5% ±3.5 pts | 15.0% | −5.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6% ±8.4 pts | 19.8% | −15.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1% ±3.2 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±2.7 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2% ±3.2 pts | 91.3% | – |
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 Norwood?
Owners occupy 47.5% of Norwood's occupied homes and renters 52.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $258,700 by its owner (±$16,101). The median renter pays $981 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Norwood | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $258,700 ±$16,101 | $241,900 | +$92,310 |
| Median gross rent | $981 ±$38 | $1,075 | +$60 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3% ±6.4 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,683 ±$63 | $1,673 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.5% ±3.6 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.5% ±3.6 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Housing units | 10,084 ±474 | 381,356 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.6% ±3.5 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 66.5% ±3.4 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.2% ±3.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
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 Norwood building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Norwood in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
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 Norwood work and get to work?
69.8% of Norwood's workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Norwood | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.8% ±3.1 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.8% ±3.3 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±1.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.9% ±2.7 pts | 15.3% | +13.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.7 min ±2.0 | 22.8 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 Norwood?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Norwood, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,092 (Tract 252) to $105,590 (Tract 254.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 255Hamilton County | 3,994 | $60,508 |
| Tract 252Hamilton County | 3,903 | $58,092 |
| Tract 256Hamilton County | 3,586 | $75,000 |
| Tract 254.02Hamilton County | 3,229 | $105,590 |
| Tract 253Hamilton County | 2,751 | $64,056 |
| Tract 254.01Hamilton County | 1,651 | $83,077 |
| Tract 276Hamilton County | 2,354 | $72,188 |
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 Norwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Norwood compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Norwood is the 1,973rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 91st-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Norwood ranks 916th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 91st | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 241st | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 916th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 451st | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 403rd | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 533rd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 252nd | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 215th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,618th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,692nd | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 295th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,241st | 1,731 |
Norwood's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Norwood 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 Norwood?
8 of the 57 figures for Norwood 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 Norwood 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 Norwood.