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Norwood, NC


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Norwood, North Carolina

Norwood, North Carolina, in Stanly county, is 29 miles SE of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 40 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 2,216 people people live in Norwood.

The People and Families of Norwood

In Norwood, about 56% of adults are married.

Approximately 32% of Norwood is non-white. In Norwood you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norwood had a median family income of $37,460.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Norwood than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Norwood Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Norwood, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town.

Commuting

In Norwood, 95% of commuters drive to work. In Norwood, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Norwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNorwood Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Norwood Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Norwood, NC

Comparing Norwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime48
Low Violent Crime47
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