Norwalk is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 102,773 at the 2020 census.
Founded in the late 19th century, Norwalk was incorporated as a city in 1957. It is located 17 miles (27 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles and is part of the Greater Los Angeles area.
Norwalk is a member of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. Norwalk's sister cities are Morelia in the Mexican state of Michoacán, and Hermosillo, in the Mexican state of Sonora.
| Ethnicity | Norwalk | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 13% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 67.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Norwalk | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 7.1% |
| Education | Norwalk | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 29% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 21% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0% | 1.0% |