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Norfolk, NE is a city located in northeast Nebraska with a population of 24,964 as of 2020. With a population density of 2,159 people per square mile, Norfolk is just slightly denser than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Norfolk is home to numerous businesses and organizations that contribute to its local economy and community. Popular local businesses include The Orpheum Theater, showcasing movies and live performances year-round; Lincoln Lanes bowling alley; the quaint downtown shopping district; and the Elkhorn Valley Museum & Research Center which offers educational programs about local history. Additionally, Norfolk boasts an array of outdoor activities such as fishing at Ta Ha Zouka Park or camping at Crystal Springs Park. For those looking for more adrenaline-filled experiences there are also sporting events like Colorado Rapids Soccer Club games, University of Nebraska Cornhusker Football games at Memorial Stadium, and races at Eagle Raceway Park.

The population in Norfolk is 24,964. There are 2,212 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Norfolk is 35.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Norfolk is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Norfolk
- 46.9% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 28.2% are married with children
- 19.8% have children, but are single
Race in Norfolk

- 79.3% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 1.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 14.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 16 years ago from OH/IN area. Great place to raise kids, great place for elderly. People are community-minded. Yes, it is 1.5-2 hours away from any major  More

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Over 20 years ago

Norfolk is a stale job market, two of 5 major employer have or will closing their doors. There is little in the way of industy here. That coupled with being taxed to  More

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