Norwood, NJ Demographics

A map of Norwood's Population by Race

Norwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,724, a slight increase from the 5,641 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.9% White, 30.3% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.8% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 57.0% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwood is ranked the 273rd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 268th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwood's White Population

3,198 residents of Norwood, or 55.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwood is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Norwood ranks 523rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 56.7% to 55.9%.

Norwood is more White than neighboring Northvale (47.5% White), and Closter (48.8% White). Norwood is less White than neighboring Rockleigh (81.3% White), Harrington Park (68.5% White), and Tappan (62.3% White).

Norwood's Black Population

70 residents of Norwood, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Norwood ranks 531st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Norwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Norwood is more Black than neighboring Northvale (0.4% Black), and Harrington Park (0% Black). Norwood is less Black than neighboring Rockleigh (3.3% Black), Closter (2% Black), and Tappan (2.9% Black).

Norwood's Asian Population

1,736 residents of Norwood, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norwood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Norwood ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Asian residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 32.1% to 30.3%.

Norwood is more Asian than neighboring Rockleigh (6.3% Asian), Harrington Park (21.7% Asian), and Tappan (13.7% Asian). Norwood is less Asian than neighboring Northvale (36.8% Asian), and Closter (31% Asian).

Norwood's Hispanic Population

601 residents of Norwood, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Norwood ranks 438th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 7.4% to 10.5%.

Norwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockleigh (5.2% Hispanic), and Harrington Park (6.7% Hispanic). Norwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Northvale (13.5% Hispanic), Closter (11.1% Hispanic), and Tappan (18.2% Hispanic).

Norwood's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Norwood, or 0.8% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwood ranks 619th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Norwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northvale (0.7% Native American/Other), Rockleigh (0.2% Native American/Other), and Harrington Park (0.2% Native American/Other). Norwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tappan (1.1% Native American/Other).

Norwood's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Norwood, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwood is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Norwood ranks 541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.2%.

Norwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Northvale (1.1% Multiracial). Norwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockleigh (3.7% Multiracial), Closter (6.2% Multiracial), Harrington Park (2.9% Multiracial), and Tappan (1.8% 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.