Norwalk, CA Demographics
A map of Norwalk's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 73,548 | 71.6% |
Asian | 13,680 | 13.3% |
White | 8,919 | 8.7% |
Black | 3,849 | 3.7% |
Multiracial | 1,627 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 1,150 | 1.1% |
Norwalk, California had a population of 102,773 in 2020. It was 8.7% White, 3.7% Black, 13.3% Asian, 71.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Norwalk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Norwalk is the 73rd 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).
Norwalk's White Population
8,919 residents of Norwalk identify as White, or 8.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Norwalk considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Norwalk is ranked #1458 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is less White than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (9.9% White), Artesia (15.9% White), Cerritos (12.8% White), Bellflower (13.7% White), and Downey (12.6% White).
Norwalk's Black Population
3,849 residents of Norwalk identify as Black, or 3.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Norwalk is ranked #265 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more Black than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (3.2% Black), and Downey (3.4% Black). Norwalk is less Black than neighboring Artesia (3.8% Black), Cerritos (6.4% Black), and Bellflower (12.8% Black).
Norwalk's Asian Population
13,680 residents of Norwalk identify as Asian, or 13.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Norwalk is ranked #218 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more Asian than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (8.4% Asian), Bellflower (12.4% Asian), and Downey (6.4% Asian). Norwalk is less Asian than neighboring Artesia (41.8% Asian), and Cerritos (62.1% Asian).
Norwalk's Hispanic Population
73,548 residents of Norwalk identify as Hispanic, or 71.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norwalk considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Norwalk is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more Hispanic than neighboring Artesia (35.5% Hispanic), Cerritos (14.3% Hispanic), and Bellflower (57.1% Hispanic). Norwalk is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (76.1% Hispanic), and Downey (75.1% Hispanic).
Norwalk's Native American/Other Population
1,150 residents of Norwalk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Norwalk is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (0.8% Native American/Other), Artesia (0.9% Native American/Other), Cerritos (1% Native American/Other), and Downey (1% Native American/Other). Norwalk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bellflower (1.4% Native American/Other).
Norwalk's Multiracial Population
1,627 residents of Norwalk identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Norwalk is ranked #1374 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more Multiracial than neighboring Downey (1.5% Multiracial). Norwalk is less Multiracial than neighboring Artesia (2% Multiracial), Cerritos (3.4% Multiracial), and Bellflower (2.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.