Norfolk, NE Demographics

A map of Norfolk's Population by Race

Norfolk, Nebraska had a population of 24,955 in 2020. It was 77.0% White, 1.5% Black, 1.1% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Norfolk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Norfolk is the 8th most populous. 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).

Norfolk's White Population

19,210 residents of Norfolk identify as White, or 77.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Norfolk roughly similar to the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Norfolk is ranked #524 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk is less White than neighboring Woodland Park (80.4% White), Hadar (97.5% White), Hoskins (93.9% White), Battle Creek (93.6% White), and Pierce (93.8% White).

Norfolk's Black Population

372 residents of Norfolk identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norfolk roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Norfolk is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk is more Black than neighboring Woodland Park (0.9% Black), Hadar (0.4% Black), Hoskins (0.4% Black), Battle Creek (0.2% Black), and Pierce (0.3% Black).

Norfolk's Asian Population

279 residents of Norfolk identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norfolk roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Norfolk is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk is more Asian than neighboring Woodland Park (0.3% Asian), Hadar (0% Asian), Hoskins (0.4% Asian), Battle Creek (0.3% Asian), and Pierce (0.2% Asian).

Norfolk's Hispanic Population

3,941 residents of Norfolk identify as Hispanic, or 15.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norfolk roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Norfolk is ranked #52 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland Park (12.1% Hispanic), Hadar (1.1% Hispanic), Hoskins (1.9% Hispanic), Battle Creek (1.5% Hispanic), and Pierce (2.5% Hispanic).

Norfolk's Native American/Other Population

405 residents of Norfolk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Norfolk roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Norfolk is ranked #99 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland Park (1.4% Native American/Other), Hadar (0% Native American/Other), Hoskins (1.5% Native American/Other), and Pierce (0.4% Native American/Other). Norfolk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Battle Creek (1.8% Native American/Other).

Norfolk's Multiracial Population

748 residents of Norfolk identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norfolk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Norfolk is ranked #257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Norfolk is more Multiracial than neighboring Hadar (1.1% Multiracial), Hoskins (1.9% Multiracial), Battle Creek (2.6% Multiracial), and Pierce (2.9% Multiracial). Norfolk is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodland Park (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.