Norwood, MA Demographics

A map of Norwood's Population by Race

Norwood, Massachusetts had a population of 31,611 in 2020. It was 72.5% White, 7.3% Black, 7.4% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Norwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Norwood is the 47th 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).

Norwood's White Population

22,932 residents of Norwood identify as White, or 72.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Norwood roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Norwood is ranked #201 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Norwood is less White than neighboring Dedham (78% White), Walpole (85% White), Sharon (73.9% White), Dover (79.7% White), and Needham (81.1% White).

Norwood's Black Population

2,299 residents of Norwood identify as Black, or 7.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Norwood is ranked #20 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Norwood is more Black than neighboring Dedham (5.9% Black), Walpole (2.3% Black), Sharon (3.4% Black), Dover (0.5% Black), and Needham (1.4% Black).

Norwood's Asian Population

2,351 residents of Norwood identify as Asian, or 7.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Norwood is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Norwood is more Asian than neighboring Dedham (3.7% Asian), and Walpole (4.8% Asian). Norwood is less Asian than neighboring Sharon (14.6% Asian), Dover (10.6% Asian), and Needham (9.5% Asian).

Norwood's Hispanic Population

2,324 residents of Norwood identify as Hispanic, or 7.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norwood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Norwood is ranked #58 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Norwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Walpole (3.4% Hispanic), Sharon (3.2% Hispanic), Dover (3% Hispanic), and Needham (3.8% Hispanic). Norwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Dedham (8.4% Hispanic).

Norwood's Native American/Other Population

408 residents of Norwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Norwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Norwood is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Norwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dedham (0.7% Native American/Other), Walpole (1% Native American/Other), Sharon (1.2% Native American/Other), Dover (0.9% Native American/Other), and Needham (0.6% Native American/Other).

Norwood's Multiracial Population

1,297 residents of Norwood identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Norwood is ranked #117 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Norwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Dedham (3.3% Multiracial), Walpole (3.5% Multiracial), Sharon (3.8% Multiracial), and Needham (3.6% Multiracial). Norwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover (5.3% Multiracial).

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