Norfolk, CT Demographics

A map of Norfolk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	467	494	89.3%	89.7%
Multiracial	32	20	6.1%	3.6%
Hispanic	24	26	4.6%	4.7%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.5%

Norfolk, Connecticut has an estimated population of 523, a decrease from the 551 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norfolk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norfolk is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norfolk, that probability was 19.3% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norfolk is ranked the 181st most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Norfolk was ranked the 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norfolk's White Population

467 residents of Norfolk, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norfolk is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Norfolk ranks 32nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Norfolk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.3%.

Norfolk is more White than neighboring Winsted (82.1% White), Canaan (79.1% White), and Torrington (69.8% White). Norfolk is less White than neighboring Falls Village (92.7% White), and Riverton (91.5% White).

Norfolk's Black Population

0 residents of Norfolk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norfolk is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Norfolk ranks 186th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Norfolk's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Norfolk is less Black than neighboring Winsted (2.9% Black), Falls Village (2% Black), and Torrington (5.6% Black).

Norfolk's Asian Population

0 residents of Norfolk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norfolk is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Norfolk ranks 190th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Norfolk's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Norfolk is less Asian than neighboring Torrington (3.4% Asian).

Norfolk's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Norfolk, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norfolk is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Norfolk ranks 161st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Norfolk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Norfolk is more Hispanic than neighboring Falls Village (1% Hispanic). Norfolk is less Hispanic than neighboring Winsted (8.9% Hispanic), Canaan (15.2% Hispanic), Torrington (16.1% Hispanic), and Riverton (8.5% Hispanic).

Norfolk's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Norfolk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norfolk is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Norfolk ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norfolk's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Norfolk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winsted (1.2% Native American/Other), and Torrington (0.4% Native American/Other).

Norfolk's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Norfolk, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norfolk is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Norfolk ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Norfolk's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.1%.

Norfolk is more Multiracial than neighboring Winsted (4.8% Multiracial), Canaan (5.7% Multiracial), Falls Village (4.4% Multiracial), Torrington (4.6% Multiracial), and Riverton (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.