Norwalk, IA Demographics
A map of Norwalk's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 11,551 | 90.2% |
Hispanic | 427 | 3.3% |
Multiracial | 422 | 3.3% |
Black | 177 | 1.4% |
Asian | 138 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 84 | 0.7% |
Norwalk, Iowa had a population of 12,799 in 2020. It was 90.2% White, 1.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% 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 1,028 places in Iowa, Norwalk is the 32nd 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
11,551 residents of Norwalk identify as White, or 90.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Norwalk slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Norwalk is ranked #729 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more White than neighboring West Des Moines (76.5% White), Des Moines (61% White), and Windsor Heights (77.9% White). Norwalk is less White than neighboring Cumming (92.2% White), and Spring Hill (92.6% White).
Norwalk's Black Population
177 residents of Norwalk identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Norwalk is ranked #138 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more Black than neighboring Cumming (0% Black), and Spring Hill (0% Black). Norwalk is less Black than neighboring West Des Moines (5.3% Black), Des Moines (11.5% Black), and Windsor Heights (4.6% Black).
Norwalk's Asian Population
138 residents of Norwalk identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Norwalk is ranked #114 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more Asian than neighboring Cumming (0.7% Asian), and Spring Hill (0% Asian). Norwalk is less Asian than neighboring West Des Moines (7% Asian), Des Moines (6.7% Asian), and Windsor Heights (5% Asian).
Norwalk's Hispanic Population
427 residents of Norwalk identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Norwalk is ranked #378 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more Hispanic than neighboring Cumming (1.8% Hispanic), and Spring Hill (2.9% Hispanic). Norwalk is less Hispanic than neighboring West Des Moines (6.6% Hispanic), Des Moines (15.6% Hispanic), and Windsor Heights (6.7% Hispanic).
Norwalk's Native American/Other Population
84 residents of Norwalk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Norwalk is ranked #204 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cumming (0.2% Native American/Other), Spring Hill (0% Native American/Other), West Des Moines (0.6% Native American/Other), and Windsor Heights (0.5% Native American/Other).
Norwalk's Multiracial Population
422 residents of Norwalk identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Norwalk is ranked #326 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Norwalk is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumming (5% Multiracial), Spring Hill (4.4% Multiracial), West Des Moines (4% Multiracial), Des Moines (4.5% Multiracial), and Windsor Heights (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.