Norwalk, OH Demographics

A map of Norwalk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,542	14,361	85.1%	84.1%
Hispanic	1,505	1,480	8.8%	8.7%
Multiracial	602	728	3.5%	4.3%
Native American/Other	239	84	1.4%	0.5%
Black	207	300	1.2%	1.8%
Asian	0	115	0.0%	0.7%

Norwalk, Ohio has an estimated population of 17,095, a less than 1% change from the 17,068 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.1% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 1.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 28.2% in 2020 and 26.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwalk is ranked the 113th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwalk's White Population

14,542 residents of Norwalk, or 85.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwalk is higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Norwalk ranks 1032nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Norwalk's population has increased from 84.1% to 85.1%.

Norwalk is less White than neighboring Milan (92.6% White), Monroeville (90.9% White), Collins (96.7% White), North Fairfield (98.4% White), and Berlin Heights (90% White).

Norwalk's Black Population

207 residents of Norwalk, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwalk is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Norwalk ranks 396th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Black residents' share of Norwalk's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.2%.

Norwalk is more Black than neighboring Milan (0.6% Black), Monroeville (0% Black), Collins (0% Black), North Fairfield (0% Black), and Berlin Heights (0.7% Black).

Norwalk's Asian Population

0 residents of Norwalk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norwalk is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Norwalk ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Norwalk's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Norwalk is less Asian than neighboring Milan (0.2% Asian).

Norwalk's Hispanic Population

1,505 residents of Norwalk, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwalk is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Norwalk ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwalk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.8%.

Norwalk is more Hispanic than neighboring Milan (3.4% Hispanic), Monroeville (2.4% Hispanic), Collins (3.3% Hispanic), North Fairfield (0% Hispanic), and Berlin Heights (3.1% Hispanic).

Norwalk's Native American/Other Population

239 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwalk ranks 531st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 184.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwalk's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Norwalk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milan (0% Native American/Other), Monroeville (0% Native American/Other), Collins (0% Native American/Other), North Fairfield (0% Native American/Other), and Berlin Heights (0.3% Native American/Other).

Norwalk's Multiracial Population

602 residents of Norwalk, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwalk is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Norwalk ranks 489th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwalk's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.5%.

Norwalk is more Multiracial than neighboring Milan (3.2% Multiracial), Collins (0% Multiracial), and North Fairfield (1.6% Multiracial). Norwalk is less Multiracial than neighboring Monroeville (6.8% Multiracial), and Berlin Heights (5.9% 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.