Demographics & People — Norfolk, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,962 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,300 |
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| Median Age | 37.3 |
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| Total Households | 10,701 |
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| Family Households | 6,166 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2821 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,443 |
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| Black or African American | 288 |
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| Asian | 212 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,752 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 10,291 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,839 |
| Other groups | 4,989 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,690 |
| Irish | 3,195 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,882 |
| English | 1,321 |
| Czech | 1,166 |
| American | 1,048 |
| Swedish | 931 |
Language
| English Only | 21,720 |
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| Spanish | 2,088 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,196 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,113 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,582 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Norfolk, Nebraska.
