Norfolk, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 523, Norfolk's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Norfolk is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 523. It ranks as the 181st most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Norfolk is 40.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 41.1 years. Only 12.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Norfolk is $74,659. This is 22% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $349,000. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Norfolk has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

53.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.6%. Notably, 23.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Norfolk, Connecticut is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.