Norwalk, CT

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Norwalk

Neighborhood

Western Connecticut, CT

Western Connecticut, CT

Harborview / Round Beach

Western Connecticut, CT

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Norwalk

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

44.8%

Households with Children

27.6%

School Enrollment K-12

8,498

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 13.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.3%
Working Age (35-54): 26.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.5%
Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.0%
High School / GED: 22.1%
Some College or Associate's: 22.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.3%
Single Parents: 9.3%
Couples & Adults: 36.8%
Living Alone: 35.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 32.0%
Asian: 4.3%
Black or African American: 17.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 13.7%
Puerto Rican: 11.6%
Cuban: 0.9%
Dominican: 7.2%
Central American: 25.6%
South American: 35.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.2%
Other White: 52.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 38.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.6%
Caribbean: 31.8%
Other Black: 26.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 40.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 15.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 14.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 61.4%
Spanish: 27.1%
European & Indo-European: 8.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.7%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 6.9%
Not Enrolled: 77.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources