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Norco, CA


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Norco, California

Norco, California is 4 miles N of Corona, California (center to center) and 8 miles W of Riverside, California. It is in Riverside county. The city is part of the Riverside - San Bernardino metro area. The population of Norco is 24,157.

The People and Families of Norco

In Norco, about 42% of adults are married. Norco, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Norco.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norco had a median family income of $66,204. There aren't a lot of poor people in Norco.

Political Inclinations

Among Norco political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,635. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Norco Housing

Of the housing in Norco, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Norco, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Norco strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Norco Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Norco Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Norco, CA

Comparing Norco to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity106
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population57
Senior Citizens12
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use63
Walking and Biking to Work52
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Rents24
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime34

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