Norwood, NY Demographics

A map of Norwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,299	1,448	94.5%	93.3%
Multiracial	31	54	2.3%	3.5%
Hispanic	19	24	1.4%	1.5%
Black	11	6	0.8%	0.4%
Native American/Other	9	12	0.7%	0.8%
Asian	5	8	0.4%	0.5%

Norwood, New York has an estimated population of 1,374, a large decrease from the 1,552 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 12.8% in 2020 and 10.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwood is ranked the 756th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 717th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwood's White Population

1,299 residents of Norwood, or 94.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwood is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Norwood ranks 203rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's White population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 93.3% to 94.5%.

Norwood is more White than neighboring Norfolk (92.6% White), Potsdam (81.1% White), and Hannawa Falls (91.3% White). Norwood is less White than neighboring Madrid (94.9% White), and Colton (100% White).

Norwood's Black Population

11 residents of Norwood, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwood is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Norwood ranks 1050th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of Norwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Norwood is more Black than neighboring Norfolk (0.2% Black), Madrid (0.5% Black), Hannawa Falls (0% Black), and Colton (0% Black). Norwood is less Black than neighboring Potsdam (4.7% Black).

Norwood's Asian Population

5 residents of Norwood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norwood is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Norwood ranks 949th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Norwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Norwood is more Asian than neighboring Norfolk (0% Asian), Madrid (0% Asian), and Colton (0% Asian). Norwood is less Asian than neighboring Potsdam (6.6% Asian), and Hannawa Falls (0.8% Asian).

Norwood's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Norwood, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwood is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Norwood ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Norwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Madrid (1.2% Hispanic), and Colton (0% Hispanic). Norwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Norfolk (1.7% Hispanic), Potsdam (4.2% Hispanic), and Hannawa Falls (5% Hispanic).

Norwood's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Norwood, or 0.7% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwood ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Norwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norfolk (0% Native American/Other), Potsdam (0.2% Native American/Other), Madrid (0% Native American/Other), Hannawa Falls (0% Native American/Other), and Colton (0% Native American/Other).

Norwood's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Norwood, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Norwood ranks 610th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.3%.

Norwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Colton (0% Multiracial). Norwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Norfolk (5.5% Multiracial), Potsdam (3.1% Multiracial), Madrid (3.4% Multiracial), and Hannawa Falls (3% 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.