Norwood, PA Demographics

A map of Norwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,038	4,901	84.9%	82.5%
Hispanic	434	192	7.3%	3.2%
Asian	306	186	5.2%	3.1%
Multiracial	99	246	1.7%	4.1%
Black	57	382	1.0%	6.4%
Native American/Other	0	36	0.0%	0.6%

Norwood, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,934, a less than 1% change from the 5,943 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% 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 considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 31.2% in 2020 and 27.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwood is ranked the 220th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 212th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwood's White Population

5,038 residents of Norwood, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwood is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Norwood ranks 1498th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 82.5% to 84.9%.

Norwood is more White than neighboring Prospect Park (73.8% White), Glenolden (69.1% White), Folcroft (38% White), and Ridley Park (83.1% White). Norwood is less White than neighboring Folsom (93.3% White).

Norwood's Black Population

57 residents of Norwood, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwood is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Norwood ranks 228th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.1%. Black residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 6.4% to 1.0%.

Norwood is less Black than neighboring Prospect Park (14.7% Black), Glenolden (17.1% Black), Folcroft (47.4% Black), Ridley Park (7.5% Black), and Folsom (1.7% Black).

Norwood's Asian Population

306 residents of Norwood, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Norwood ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 64.5%. Asian residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.2%.

Norwood is more Asian than neighboring Prospect Park (2.9% Asian), Glenolden (1.3% Asian), Folcroft (1.7% Asian), Ridley Park (1% Asian), and Folsom (0.5% Asian).

Norwood's Hispanic Population

434 residents of Norwood, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Norwood ranks 714th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 126.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwood's population has increased from 3.2% to 7.3%.

Norwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Prospect Park (0.1% Hispanic), Glenolden (6.6% Hispanic), Folcroft (7.2% Hispanic), Ridley Park (4.7% Hispanic), and Folsom (1.4% Hispanic).

Norwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Norwood, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwood ranks 509th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Norwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Prospect Park (0.1% Native American/Other), Glenolden (2.2% Native American/Other), Folcroft (1% Native American/Other), and Ridley Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

Norwood's Multiracial Population

99 residents of Norwood, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Norwood ranks 547th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwood's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.7%.

Norwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Prospect Park (8.4% Multiracial), Glenolden (3.6% Multiracial), Folcroft (4.7% Multiracial), Ridley Park (3.2% Multiracial), and Folsom (3.1% 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.