Norwood, MA Demographics

A map of Norwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	21,632	22,932	68.6%	72.5%
Hispanic	3,145	2,324	10.0%	7.4%
Black	2,108	2,299	6.7%	7.3%
Asian	2,108	2,351	6.7%	7.4%
Multiracial	1,695	1,297	5.4%	4.1%
Native American/Other	854	408	2.7%	1.3%

Norwood, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 31,542, a less than 1% change from the 31,611 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.6% White, 10.0% Hispanic, 6.7% Black, 6.7% Asian, 5.4% Multiracial, and 2.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norwood has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norwood, that probability was 45.6% in 2020 and 50.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwood is ranked the 47th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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). Norwood was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwood's White Population

21,632 residents of Norwood, or 68.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Norwood ranks 201st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 72.5% to 68.6%.

Norwood is less White than neighboring Dedham (78.8% White), Walpole (90.5% White), Sharon (72.1% White), Dover (72.2% White), and Needham (80.8% White).

Norwood's Black Population

2,108 residents of Norwood, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Norwood ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 7.3% to 6.7%.

Norwood is more Black than neighboring Dedham (6.4% Black), Walpole (2% Black), Sharon (2.5% Black), Dover (0% Black), and Needham (1.5% Black).

Norwood's Asian Population

2,108 residents of Norwood, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Norwood ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Asian residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.7%.

Norwood is more Asian than neighboring Dedham (2.8% Asian), and Walpole (3.3% Asian). Norwood is less Asian than neighboring Sharon (14.4% Asian), Dover (14.4% Asian), and Needham (9.9% Asian).

Norwood's Hispanic Population

3,145 residents of Norwood, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwood is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Norwood ranks 58th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 7.4% to 10.0%.

Norwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Dedham (7.9% Hispanic), Walpole (3.6% Hispanic), Sharon (4% Hispanic), Dover (1.1% Hispanic), and Needham (3.6% Hispanic).

Norwood's Native American/Other Population

854 residents of Norwood, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwood ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 109.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.7%.

Norwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dedham (0.2% Native American/Other), Walpole (0% Native American/Other), Sharon (0% Native American/Other), Dover (2.6% Native American/Other), and Needham (0.7% Native American/Other).

Norwood's Multiracial Population

1,695 residents of Norwood, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Norwood ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.4%.

Norwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Dedham (3.8% Multiracial), Walpole (0.6% Multiracial), and Needham (3.4% Multiracial). Norwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Sharon (7% Multiracial), and Dover (9.7% 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.