Norwood, OH Demographics

A map of Norwood's Population by Race

Norwood, Ohio has an estimated population of 19,114, a less than 1% change from the 19,043 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 11.3% Black, 6.6% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.4% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Norwood, that probability was 40.0% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwood is ranked the 95th 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). Norwood was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwood's White Population

14,751 residents of Norwood, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Norwood ranks 1137th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 76.2% to 77.2%.

Norwood is more White than neighboring Golf Manor (30.9% White), and Elmwood Place (72.9% White). Norwood is less White than neighboring Ridgewood (88.4% White), St. Bernard (81.8% White), and Dayton (88.8% White).

Norwood's Black Population

2,160 residents of Norwood, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Norwood ranks 100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Black residents' share of Norwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.3%.

Norwood is more Black than neighboring Ridgewood (5.3% Black), St. Bernard (7.8% Black), Elmwood Place (7.4% Black), and Dayton (1.6% Black). Norwood is less Black than neighboring Golf Manor (58.4% Black).

Norwood's Asian Population

116 residents of Norwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Norwood ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.2%. Asian residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Norwood is more Asian than neighboring Ridgewood (0% Asian), St. Bernard (0.2% Asian), Elmwood Place (0% Asian), and Dayton (0.4% Asian). Norwood is less Asian than neighboring Golf Manor (1.1% Asian).

Norwood's Hispanic Population

1,270 residents of Norwood, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Norwood ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.6%.

Norwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Golf Manor (3.8% Hispanic), Ridgewood (6.3% Hispanic), St. Bernard (5.3% Hispanic), Elmwood Place (3.6% Hispanic), and Dayton (2.8% Hispanic).

Norwood's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Norwood, or 0.4% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwood ranks 416th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Norwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Golf Manor (0% Native American/Other), Ridgewood (0% Native American/Other), St. Bernard (0.1% Native American/Other), and Dayton (0% Native American/Other). Norwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elmwood Place (1.7% Native American/Other).

Norwood's Multiracial Population

746 residents of Norwood, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Norwood ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.9%.

Norwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgewood (0% Multiracial). Norwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Golf Manor (5.8% Multiracial), St. Bernard (4.9% Multiracial), Elmwood Place (14.4% Multiracial), and Dayton (6.4% 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.