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Norfolk, NE

Founded 1866Madison CountyElev. 464 m
Population
25,962
Median home
$199,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Norfolk

Norfolk is a city in Nebraska with about 25,962 residents. Norfolk was founded in 1866 and sits in Madison County. The median age is 37.4 and the median household income is $62,175. Homes carry a median value of $199,100, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.4%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,962
Median age
37.4
Median household income
$62,175
Per-capita income
$36,287
Poverty rate
12.7%
High-school grad or higher
92.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24%
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg. commute
12.8 min
Work from home
4.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.4%
Hispanic or Latino14.5%
Black1.1%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31%
Production, transportation & material moving20.5%
Sales & office19.6%
Service19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$199,100
Median gross rent
$850/mo
Owner-occupied
63.2%
Median year built
1976
Households
10,701
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Norfolk has 13 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading56%
Math48%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ALTERNATIVES FOR SUCCESS SCHHighGrades 9–12
NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
NORFOLK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
WOODLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHElementaryGrades -1–4
EASTERN LEARNING CENTEROtherGrades -1–12
LITTLE PANTHERS PRESCHOOLGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime73% below national
Norfolk104
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime56% below national
Norfolk852
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 45% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Norfolk Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Norfolk.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Madison County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Norfolk is in Madison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Norfolk was founded in 1866 and sits in Madison County. Elevation ~464 m.

Map of Norfolk
Norfolk, NE
Where Norfolk is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremontNorfolk
Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

U.S. Post Office and CourthouseHotel NorfolkNorfolk Carnegie LibraryKarl Stefan Memorial Airport Administration BuildingMathewson--Gerecke HouseStubbs--Ballah HouseGrand TheaterDommer-Haase Farmstead
Notable people from Norfolk
Thurl RavenscroftDoris PawnJoyce BallantyneWill SteffenArthur HarrisJeremy ScottPatrick M. MartinAndrew ShanleAndy OlsonDean White
People searches in Norfolk
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Nearby cities
Wayne (26 mi)West Point (39 mi)Columbus (41 mi)Schuyler (44 mi)South Sioux (60 mi)Fremont (63 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Norfolk, NE (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Norfolk, Nebraska.

Paul Chavez Torres Jr, 51
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA Paul Chavez Torres, Paul C Hernandez
Jesus Arturo Ramirez, 31
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA Jesus A Ramirez
Samuel Ronald Young, 77
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA Jason Young, Samuel R Young
Jason Lee Thomas, 40
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA X Whitey, Jason L Thomas
Brian Neal Miller, 51
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA Brian N Miller
Anthony Tyrone Robertson, 60
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA Anthony T Robertson
Juan Hernandez, 62
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA Juan Hernandez Barajas
Jose Andres Rodriguez Jr, 29
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA Jose A Rodriguez, Jose Andres Rodriguez
Robert Lee Johnson, 62
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA Robert L Johnson
James Matthew Martin, 54
Norfolk · Madison County · 68701
AKA James M Martin

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Norfolk — frequently asked

What is the population of Norfolk, Nebraska?
Norfolk has a population of about 25,962, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Norfolk?
The median home value in Norfolk is $199,100, and the median gross rent is $850/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Norfolk safe? What is the crime rate?
Norfolk Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 104 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Norfolk face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Madison County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Norfolk?
Norfolk has 13 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Norfolk?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Norfolk. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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