Borough · Pennsylvania
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, borough, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Norristown had 35,911 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 35,748 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 35,893 (±51). GEOID 4254656.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
35,911
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 35,748 · ACS 2020-2024: 35,893 ±51
Median household income
$66,701
±$5,850 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$213,900
±$7,400 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,422
±$58 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Norristown and what county is it in?
Norristown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 10,170 residents per square mile in 2020.
Norristown is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 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 Norristown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 35,911 people lived in Norristown on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 35,748 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 35,893 (±51).
| Measure | Norristown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 35,893 ±51 | 867,573 | +1,450 |
| Households | 12,642 ±590 | 335,505 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.77 ±0.13 | 2.52 | +0.16 |
| Housing units | 13,861 ±583 | 350,351 | −816 |
Norristown's population since 2000
From 31,282 in 2000 to 35,911 in 2025: up 14.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Norristown 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 Norristown?
The median resident of Norristown is 33.2 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 10.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 34.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.0%. 18.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Norristown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 ±1.2 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±2.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.4% ±1.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±2.2 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34.8% ±3.8 pts | 6.7% | +7.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.1% ±2.5 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.0% ±3.3 pts | 9.2% | −5.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 8.0% | −1.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.4% ±3.4 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.8% ±3.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±1.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±2.2 pts | 3.9% | −4.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6% ±2.3 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5% ±2.9 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1% ±1.7 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±2.7 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Norristown earn?
Half of Norristown's 12,642 households earn less than $66,701 a year (±$5,850), against $113,915 in Montgomery County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $59,583 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Norristown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,701 ±$5,850 | $113,915 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,353 ±$3,834 | $158,091 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,821 ±$1,672 | $62,159 | −$3,501 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5% ±3.4 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.1% ±7.1 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.4% ±2.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±1.7 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5% ±2.9 pts | 94.3% | – |
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 Norristown?
Owners occupy 42.7% of Norristown's occupied homes and renters 57.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $213,900 by its owner (±$7,400). The median renter pays $1,422 a month including utilities, and 47.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Norristown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $213,900 ±$7,400 | $436,700 | +$25,727 |
| Median gross rent | $1,422 ±$58 | $1,683 | +$89 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.1% ±6.0 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,758 ±$75 | $2,441 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.7% ±3.8 pts | 71.4% | +5.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.3% ±3.8 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Housing units | 13,861 ±583 | 350,351 | −816 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±2.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 13.4% ±2.6 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±1.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.9% ±3.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.6% ±3.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 Norristown building?
Builders took permits for 37 new housing units in Norristown in 2025 (37 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
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 Norristown work and get to work?
60.8% of Norristown's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Norristown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±3.1 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±1.8 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.8% ±3.5 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2% ±2.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.1% ±2.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1% ±2.5 pts | 23.3% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±1.6 | 27.8 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 Norristown?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Norristown (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,654 (Tract 2036.01) to $92,628 (Tract 2038.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2035Montgomery County | 6,888 | $71,989 |
| Tract 2038.03Montgomery County | 6,494 | $55,833 |
| Tract 2036.02Montgomery County | 4,308 | $86,702 |
| Tract 2039.02Montgomery County | 4,081 | $66,875 |
| Tract 2039.01Montgomery County | 3,272 | $67,643 |
| Tract 2038.01Montgomery County | 3,250 | $92,628 |
| Tract 2038.04Montgomery County | 2,990 | $63,891 |
| Tract 2036.01Montgomery County | 2,948 | $46,654 |
| Tract 2037.01Montgomery County | 1,662 | $80,313 |
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 Norristown) · Census block assignment files
How does Norristown compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Norristown is the 1,143rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 14th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Norristown ranks 1,503rd of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 14th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 721st | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,503rd | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,988th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,174th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 377th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 211th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,207th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 2,034th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2,092nd | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 891st | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 872nd | 2,156 |
Norristown's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Norristown 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 Norristown?
6 of the 57 figures for Norristown 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 Norristown 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 Norristown.