Norwalk city, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Norwalk city, Connecticut Demographics
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Highly DiverseNo single racial/ethnic group makes up a majority of the population

As of 2026, Norwalk city, Connecticut has a total population of 91,375, the 6th largest city in Connecticut, with a median household income of $105,301, which is 12% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Norwalk city Quick Facts

Population 91,375

Median Household Income $105,301

Median Home Value $535,000

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 55.1%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

High School Graduation Rate 88.9%

Diversity Index 68/100

Population 91,375 6th of 215

Median Income $105,301 average

Poverty Rate 10.1% 19% lower national

Median Home Value $535,000 top 30%

How Norwalk city Compares

Median Household Income

Norwalk city

$105,301

$93,760

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Norwalk city

$535,000

$343,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.6%

$25K-$50K 12.4%

$50K-$100K 23.7%

$100K+ 52.3%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7% | National: 5.2%

70.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.1%

Renter 44.9%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34

22.9%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

23.5%

75+

7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 56 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Norwalk city Rankings in Connecticut

#6 Population of 215

#101 Median Income of 215

#119 Education of 215

#56 Home Value of 215

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Cities Similar to Norwalk city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Danbury city	86,086	$83,422	$381,600	34.5%	11.1%
Stamford city	135,806	$107,474	$614,300	51.7%	9.5%
West Hartford CDP	63,809	$125,616	$391,200	66.3%	6.0%
Bristol city	61,129	$83,458	$252,300	30.5%	8.4%
New Britain city	73,301	$57,036	$207,300	18.8%	18.6%

Population Overview

Norwalk city is a mid-sized community located in Connecticut. The total population is 91,375. It ranks as the 6th most populous out of 215 cities and towns in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Norwalk city is 40.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 41.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Norwalk city is $105,301. This is 12% higher than the state median of $93,760. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $535,000. Housing costs are 56% higher than the state median of $343,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Norwalk city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (17.5% vs 9.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (31.4% vs 17.8%).

Education

44.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 41.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Norwalk city, Connecticut is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 215 Census-designated places in Connecticut. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Norwalk city, Connecticut?

Norwalk city, Connecticut has a population of 91,375 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Norwalk city, CT?

The median household income in Norwalk city is $105,301, which is 34% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Norwalk city, CT?

The poverty rate in Norwalk city is 10.1%. This means approximately 9,184 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Norwalk city, Connecticut?

Norwalk city's population is 42.7% White, 17.5% Black, 31.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Norwalk city, CT?

The median home value in Norwalk city is $535,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x.

How educated is Norwalk city, Connecticut?

44.6% of adults (25+) in Norwalk city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 18.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.