Census ACS · #622 μSA
Norfolk Metro Area
The Norfolk, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has 48,682 residents. The median household income is $66,629 and the median home value is $193,000.
48,682
Population
31
People / sq mi
$66,629
Median Income
$193,000
Median Home Value
The Norfolk CBSA covers 1,573 sq mi of land at 30.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
Economy & Income
$66,629
Median Household Income
$36,083
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$193,000
Median Home Value
$850
Median Rent
70.3%
Homeownership
Education
92.9%
High School+
23.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
6.5%
Work From Home
16.1 min
Avg Commute
21.0%
Foreign Born
Norfolk spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Norfolk, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 48,682 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #622 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Norfolk metro area is $66,629, with a per capita income of $36,083.
The Norfolk, Ne CBSA spans the state of Nebraska.
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Data for the Norfolk, Ne CBSA (35740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Norfolk stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 31 people per square mile. Norfolk is a metro area in NE with a population of 48,682.
Median household income is $66,629, below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.6% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $193,000, with typical rent around $850.
23.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.