Norfork, AR Demographics

A map of Norfork's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	629	435	91.2%	93.5%
Multiracial	34	19	4.9%	4.1%
Black	25	2	3.6%	0.4%
Asian	2	3	0.3%	0.6%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Norfork, Arkansas has an estimated population of 690, a dramatic increase from the 465 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norfork, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norfork has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norfork, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 16.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norfork is ranked the 256th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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). Norfork was ranked the 298th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norfork's White Population

629 residents of Norfork, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norfork is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Norfork ranks 54th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfork's White population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. White residents' share of Norfork's population has decreased from 93.5% to 91.2%.

Norfork is more White than neighboring Briarcliff (91.1% White), Calico Rock (61.9% White), and Buffalo City (0% White). Norfork is less White than neighboring Salesville (95% White), and Mountain Home (91.4% White).

Norfork's Black Population

25 residents of Norfork, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norfork is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Norfork ranks 417th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfork's Black population has grown by an estimated 1150.0%. Black residents' share of Norfork's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.6%.

Norfork is more Black than neighboring Salesville (0% Black), Briarcliff (2.3% Black), Mountain Home (0.7% Black), and Buffalo City (0% Black). Norfork is less Black than neighboring Calico Rock (9% Black).

Norfork's Asian Population

2 residents of Norfork, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norfork is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Norfork ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfork's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Norfork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Norfork is more Asian than neighboring Salesville (0% Asian), Calico Rock (0% Asian), Mountain Home (0.2% Asian), and Buffalo City (0% Asian). Norfork is less Asian than neighboring Briarcliff (0.4% Asian).

Norfork's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Norfork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norfork is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Norfork ranks 556th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

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

Norfork is less Hispanic than neighboring Briarcliff (0.8% Hispanic), Calico Rock (5.1% Hispanic), and Mountain Home (2.4% Hispanic).

Norfork's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Norfork, 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 Norfork is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Norfork ranks 407th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfork's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norfork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Norfork is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salesville (0.4% Native American/Other), Calico Rock (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mountain Home (0.7% Native American/Other).

Norfork's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Norfork, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norfork is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Norfork ranks 366th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norfork's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Norfork's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.9%.

Norfork is more Multiracial than neighboring Salesville (4.7% Multiracial), Mountain Home (4.6% Multiracial), and Buffalo City (0% Multiracial). Norfork is less Multiracial than neighboring Briarcliff (5.4% Multiracial), and Calico Rock (23.2% 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.