Norwalk, CA Census Data
The 76th largest city in California by population · 188 cities ranked
Norwalk is the 76th largest city in California by population and ranks 92nd of 188 for median household income. With 100,713 residents, it has a lower poverty rate than 100 other California cities. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
100,713
50.6% male · 49.4% female
Median Age
36.5
2.2 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$98,709
$20,171 above the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
13.7% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 77.3%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
2.7% below the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 9.6%
Broadband Access
97.2%
7.5% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$616,600
Median rent: $2,014 · 68% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Labor force participation: 60.0%
Per Capita Income
$42,068
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
2.7%
Disability rate: 10.7%
How Norwalk Compares to Other California Cities
Rankings among all 188 California cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 76th of 188 | Top half |
| Highest Median Income | 92nd of 188 | Top half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 88th of 188 | Top half |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 143rd of 188 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Home Value | 119th of 188 | Bottom half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Norwalk, CA Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Norwalk, CA?
The population of Norwalk, CA is 100,713 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 36.5 years.
What is the median household income in Norwalk?
The median household income in Norwalk, CA is $98,709, above the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $42,068.
What is the poverty rate in Norwalk?
The poverty rate in Norwalk, CA is 9.7%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 9.6% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Norwalk residents have a college degree?
21.3% of adults (25+) in Norwalk hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 77.3% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Norwalk?
The median home value in Norwalk, CA is $616,600. Median rent is $2,014 per month, with 68% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Norwalk?
Norwalk's population is 24.0% White, 4.2% Black, 69.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Norwalk rank among California cities?
Norwalk is the 76th largest city in California by population, the 92nd highest for median household income, the 88th lowest for poverty rate, the 143rd highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 188 ranked California cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwalk?
The unemployment rate in Norwalk, CA is 5.6%, with a labor force participation rate of 60.0%. Per capita income is $42,068.
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