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Norfolk, NE


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Norfolk, Nebraska

Norfolk, Nebraska, in Madison county, is 61 miles SW of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 93 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 23,516 people lived in Norfolk.

The People and Families of Norfolk

In Norfolk, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norfolk had a median family income of $45,460. Significantly, more adults in Norfolk have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Nebraska.

Political Inclinations

Norfolk residents donated more money ($13,100) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Norfolk Housing

An estimated 60% of living spaces in Norfolk are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Norfolk, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Norfolk, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNorfolk Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Norfolk Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Norfolk Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Norfolk College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Norfolk, NE

Comparing Norfolk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens63
Racial Diversity510
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women58
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use510

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents83
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime42

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