Norwood, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 126, 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 Michigan, within Charlevoix County. The total population is 126. It ranks as the 719th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Norwood is 54.5 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 19.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Norwood is $68,125. This is 7% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Norwood, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $353,800. Housing costs are 53% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Norwood is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 7.9%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.9% vs 3.4%).

Education

52.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Norwood in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.9%. Notably, 16.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Norwood, Michigan 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 Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.