Demographics & People — Norwalk, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 100,713 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~97,700 |
| Median Age | 37.3 |
| Total Households | 26,801 |
| Family Households | 21,705 |
| Average Household Size | 3.67 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5481 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24,187 |
| Black or African American | 4,193 |
| Asian | 13,879 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69,976 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 75,423 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 70,692 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 60,217 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 18,457 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 7,008 |
| American | 4,464 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 3,167 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 2,613 |
| Irish | 1,788 |
| German | 1,725 |
Language
| English Only | 34,414 |
| Spanish | 48,476 |
| Population 5+ | 94,269 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,192 |
| Population 18+ | 78,452 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Norwalk, California.