Norwood, MA is a suburb located within the Greater Boston area with a population of 31,256 and a population density of 2,868.15 people per square mile. It is known for its small-town charm and cosmopolitan feel. There are a variety of local businesses in Norwood such as the Norwood Theatre, which has been around since the 1920s, the Norwood Gardens Restaurant and Bar, an upscale eatery offering fresh seafood dishes, and Charley’s Cafe & Catering, which serves classic American comfort food. Year-round outdoor activities can be found at the town’s two public parks; Memorial Park offers baseball fields and playgrounds while Sharpe Park provides hiking trails in addition to its soccer fields and basketball courts. Other demographic organizations in Norwood include The Norwood Civic League, established in 1924 to promote youth cultural events; The Norwood Public Library Association; and The Norwood Historical Society. Local sporting events include The Norwood High School Mustangs Football Team's annual homecoming game against their rival Dover Bay High School Buccaneers squad each fall as well as The Annual Bay State Games held each summer at the town's sports complex.
The population in Norwood is 31,256. There are 3,015 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Norwood is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Norwood is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Norwood
- 51.9% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 37.1% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Norwood
- 79.0% are White
- 5.6% are Black
- 7.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 6.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander