Norwalk, WI Demographics

A map of Norwalk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	385	173	58.2%	28.3%
White	267	408	40.3%	66.8%
Black	8	1	1.2%	0.2%
Native American/Other	2	6	0.3%	1.0%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.5%
Multiracial	0	20	0.0%	3.3%

Norwalk, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 662, an increase from the 611 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% Hispanic, 40.3% White, 1.2% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 more diverse than Wisconsin 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 47.3% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwalk is ranked the 475th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 488th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwalk's White Population

267 residents of Norwalk, or 40.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwalk is significantly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Norwalk ranks 762nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's White population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. White residents' share of Norwalk's population has decreased from 66.8% to 40.3%.

Norwalk is less White than neighboring Wilton (89.3% White), Ontario (85.1% White), Melvina (100% White), Tunnel City (92.4% White), and Cashton (64.9% White).

Norwalk's Black Population

8 residents of Norwalk, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwalk is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Norwalk ranks 558th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Black population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Black residents' share of Norwalk's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.2%.

Norwalk is more Black than neighboring Ontario (0% Black), and Melvina (0% Black). Norwalk is less Black than neighboring Wilton (1.5% Black), Tunnel City (1.9% Black), and Cashton (1.8% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Norwalk ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

Norwalk's Hispanic Population

385 residents of Norwalk, or 58.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwalk is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Norwalk ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 122.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwalk's population has increased from 28.3% to 58.2%.

Norwalk is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilton (2.3% Hispanic), Ontario (13.5% Hispanic), Melvina (0% Hispanic), Tunnel City (1% Hispanic), and Cashton (31.2% Hispanic).

Norwalk's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Norwalk, or 0.3% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwalk ranks 234th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwalk's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Norwalk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilton (0% Native American/Other), Ontario (0% Native American/Other), Melvina (0% Native American/Other), Tunnel City (0% Native American/Other), and Cashton (0% Native American/Other).

Norwalk's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Norwalk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwalk is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Norwalk ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwalk's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.0%.

Norwalk is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilton (7% Multiracial), Ontario (1.4% Multiracial), Tunnel City (4.8% Multiracial), and Cashton (2.1% 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.