Norfolk, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
25,962
Population
1,431/sq mi density
$62,175
Median Income
$36,287 per capita
$199,100
Home Value
$259,095 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
126
Violent Crime/100K
1,151 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,175 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$199,100 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
25,962
Census 2023
Population Density
1,431
per square mile
Land Area
18.1
square miles (47.0 km²)
Median Age
37.4 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
82.6%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
14.5%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.8%
Spanish
11.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.2%
Veterans
6.0%
0% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.5%
4% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.8%
9% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.414
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 25,962 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,431 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 18.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 89.8% |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.2% |
| Veterans | 6.0% |
| Disability | 13.5% |
| Health Insurance | 92.2% |
| Uninsured | 7.8% |
| Broadband Access | 84.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.414 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |