Norwalk, CA Demographics

A map of Norwalk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	70,256	73,548	70.4%	71.6%
Asian	12,876	13,680	12.9%	13.3%
White	10,280	8,919	10.3%	8.7%
Black	3,796	3,849	3.8%	3.7%
Native American/Other	1,365	1,150	1.4%	1.1%
Multiracial	1,216	1,627	1.2%	1.6%

Norwalk, California has an estimated population of 99,789, a slight decrease from the 102,773 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% Hispanic, 12.9% Asian, 10.3% White, 3.8% Black, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norwalk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norwalk has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norwalk, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 47.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwalk is ranked the 77th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Norwalk was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwalk's White Population

10,280 residents of Norwalk, or 10.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwalk is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Norwalk ranks 1460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's White population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of Norwalk's population has increased from 8.7% to 10.3%.

Norwalk is more White than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (7.1% White). Norwalk is less White than neighboring Artesia (13.1% White), Cerritos (11.7% White), Bellflower (13.9% White), and Downey (11.8% White).

Norwalk's Black Population

3,796 residents of Norwalk, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwalk is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Norwalk ranks 265th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Norwalk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Norwalk is more Black than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (2.6% Black), and Downey (3.4% Black). Norwalk is less Black than neighboring Artesia (5.2% Black), Cerritos (5.7% Black), and Bellflower (10.5% Black).

Norwalk's Asian Population

12,876 residents of Norwalk, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norwalk is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Norwalk ranks 219th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Asian residents' share of Norwalk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.9%.

Norwalk is more Asian than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (7.2% Asian), Bellflower (11.3% Asian), and Downey (7.3% Asian). Norwalk is less Asian than neighboring Artesia (43.2% Asian), and Cerritos (61.7% Asian).

Norwalk's Hispanic Population

70,256 residents of Norwalk, or 70.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwalk is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Norwalk ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwalk's population has decreased from 71.6% to 70.4%.

Norwalk is more Hispanic than neighboring Artesia (33.1% Hispanic), Cerritos (16% Hispanic), and Bellflower (60.4% Hispanic). Norwalk is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (78.7% Hispanic), and Downey (75.3% Hispanic).

Norwalk's Native American/Other Population

1,365 residents of Norwalk, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norwalk is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwalk ranks 900th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwalk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Norwalk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cerritos (0.8% Native American/Other), Bellflower (0.9% Native American/Other), and Downey (0.7% Native American/Other). Norwalk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (2.9% Native American/Other), and Artesia (4.2% Native American/Other).

Norwalk's Multiracial Population

1,216 residents of Norwalk, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwalk is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Norwalk ranks 1388th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwalk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Norwalk is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (1.5% Multiracial), Cerritos (4.1% Multiracial), Bellflower (3.1% Multiracial), and Downey (1.5% 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.