Norfolk, NY Demographics

A map of Norfolk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,115	1,159	92.6%	93.6%
Multiracial	66	46	5.5%	3.7%
Hispanic	20	19	1.7%	1.5%
Black	3	6	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.6%

Norfolk, New York has an estimated population of 1,204, a slight decrease from the 1,238 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 5.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.2% 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 12.2% in 2020 and 13.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norfolk is ranked the 796th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 784th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norfolk's White Population

1,115 residents of Norfolk, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norfolk is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Norfolk ranks 182nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Norfolk's population has decreased from 93.6% to 92.6%.

Norfolk is more White than neighboring Potsdam (81.1% White). Norfolk is less White than neighboring Norwood (94.5% White), Madrid (94.9% White), Massena (93.1% White), and Winthrop (97% White).

Norfolk's Black Population

3 residents of Norfolk, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norfolk is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Norfolk ranks 1004th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Norfolk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Norfolk is more Black than neighboring Winthrop (0% Black). Norfolk is less Black than neighboring Norwood (0.8% Black), Potsdam (4.7% Black), Madrid (0.5% Black), and Massena (0.6% 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 lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Norfolk ranks 1137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Norfolk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Norfolk is less Asian than neighboring Norwood (0.4% Asian), Potsdam (6.6% Asian), and Massena (0.1% Asian).

Norfolk's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Norfolk, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norfolk is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Norfolk ranks 1114th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Norfolk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Norfolk is more Hispanic than neighboring Norwood (1.4% Hispanic), Madrid (1.2% Hispanic), and Winthrop (0% Hispanic). Norfolk is less Hispanic than neighboring Potsdam (4.2% Hispanic), and Massena (2.5% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Norfolk ranks 688th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 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 0.6% to 0.0%.

Norfolk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (0.7% Native American/Other), Potsdam (0.2% Native American/Other), and Massena (0.7% Native American/Other).

Norfolk's Multiracial Population

66 residents of Norfolk, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norfolk is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Norfolk ranks 538th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfolk's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Norfolk's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.5%.

Norfolk is more Multiracial than neighboring Norwood (2.3% Multiracial), Potsdam (3.1% Multiracial), Madrid (3.4% Multiracial), Massena (2.9% Multiracial), and Winthrop (3% 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.