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Norfolk, NE
City in Madison County, Nebraska.
Population
26,054
Land area
18.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,436
ZIP codes
0
Norfolk and its ZIP codes
Norfolk at a glance
- Norfolk is about 56 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $58,884 a year, 23% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,700 (11% below Nebraska) and median rent is $875 a month.
Local data for Norfolk, NE
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools14
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks22
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants94
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Norfolk, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,884
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$211,700
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
13.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,073), Mexican Americans (3,064), Irish Americans (3,003).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Norfolk.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,641
21,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,225
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$401M
FY 2026, $11,275 per person
How people get to work
Norfolk, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 13.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norfolk, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
555
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
81
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
27.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norfolk, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Norfolk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland ParkCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.6 |
| HadarVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| HoskinsVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Battle CreekCity | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| StantonCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| MadisonCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| PierceCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Meadow GroveVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WinsideVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| PilgerVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| TildenCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| CrestonVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| CarrollVillage | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| FosterVillage | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| HumphreyCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| SholesVillage | 23 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norfolk, NE in?
- Norfolk is in Madison County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Norfolk, NE?
- About 26,054 people live in Norfolk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norfolk?
- Nearby places include Woodland Park (4.8 mi), Hadar (6.6 mi), Hoskins (9.1 mi), Battle Creek (9.4 mi), Stanton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023