Norwalk, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Norwalk, California is 100,713 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest city in California. The median household income is $98,709, the median home value is $616,600, and the median age is 36.5.
The population has declined 6.9% since 2010 (105,544 → 98,230).
100,713
Population
10375
People / sq mi
$98,709
Median Income
$616,600
Median Home Value
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Norwalk covers 9.7 sq mi of land at 10375 people per square mile.
About Norwalk, CA
What distinguishes Norwalk is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 10,375 people per square mile. With 100,713 residents, Norwalk is a city in California.
Median household income is $98,709, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.3%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $616,600, with typical rent around $2,014.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Norwalk: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Norwalk city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Norwalk city had a population of 105,544 in 2010 and 98,230 in 2024, a -6.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 106,237 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.51%.
98,230
Population (2024)
105,544
Population (2010)
106,237
Peak (2015)
-0.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 105,544 |
| 2011 | 105,903 |
| 2012 | 105,976 |
| 2013 | 106,122 |
| 2014 | 106,189 |
| 2015 | 106,237 |
| 2016 | 105,844 |
| 2017 | 105,466 |
| 2018 | 104,798 |
| 2019 | 103,949 |
| 2020 | 102,413 |
| 2021 | 100,423 |
| 2022 | 99,341 |
| 2023 | 98,588 |
| 2024 | 98,230 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$98,709
Median Household Income
$31,989
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$616,600
Median Home Value
$2,014
Median Rent
68.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
77.3%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.8%
Drive Alone
76.8%
Public Transit
6.7%
Work From Home
29.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.6%
Foreign Born
36.5%
Non-English at Home
2.7%
Veterans
10.7%
With Disability
90.4%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.7% |
| Retail Trade | 8.3% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Information | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Norwalk, California has a population of 100,713 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Norwalk, California is $98,709, with 7.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Norwalk, California is $616,600, with median monthly rent at $2,014 and a homeownership rate of 68.1%.
The median age in Norwalk, California is 36.5 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
The population has declined 6.9% since 2010 (105,544 → 98,230).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.