Norwood, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 314, Norwood'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

Norwood is a small community located in Georgia, within Warren County. The total population is 314. It ranks as the 557th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Norwood is 47.5 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 8.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Norwood is $31,080. This is 60% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.0%. This is 109% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 24.6%. This is 380% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $76,000. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Norwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Norwood is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Norwood, Georgia 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 Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.