Norwalk township, Iowa
Norwalk township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Norwalk township is a geographic entity located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,396. The land area covers 35.49 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,396 | ±281 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 525 | ±69 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 542 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 525 | ±69 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 17 | ±17 |
| Median Home Value | $244,300 | ±$38,819 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,125 | ±$234 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,114 | ±$16,810 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,837 | ±$4,851 |
| Poverty Rate | 3% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 41 | ±31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | ±8.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 775 | ±145 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95% | ±6.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF POTTAWATTAMIE
GUS Population: 93,529 (2024)
ID: 190184
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
227 S 6TH ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 51501-4209
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Norwalk | 04-05 | Norwalk, IA | |
| Regular School Norwalk | 06-08 | Norwalk, IA | |
| Regular School Norwalk | 09-12 | Norwalk, IA | |
| Regular School Norwalk | 02-03 | Norwalk, IA | |
| Regular School Norwalk | PK-01 | Norwalk, IA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | OMAHA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BELLEVUE, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Council Bluffs, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Council Bluffs, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | OMAHA, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Iowa Western Community College
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College | 9.6 mi away | 2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503-1057 |
7123253200
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COUNCIL BLUFFS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 400 WILLOW AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51503 |
(712) 323-7553
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SOHO Hair Academy
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College | 13.6 mi away | 2600 South 9th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501 |
71232826130
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CARTER LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 1120 WILLOW DR, CARTER LAKE, IA, 51510 |
(712) 347-5492
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Universal College of Healing Arts
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College | 15.2 mi away | 8702 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, 68112-1810 |
40255644562
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ECKELS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 207 S HIGHWAY, OAKLAND, IA, 51560 |
(712) 482-6668
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Metropolitan Community College Area
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College | 15.5 mi away | 30th & Fort Street, Omaha, NE, 68111-1610 |
5316222400
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FLORENCE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 2920 BONDESSON STREET, OMAHA, NE, 68112 |
(402) 444-5299
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Creighton University
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College | 16.2 mi away | 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68178 |
4022802700
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CHARLES B WASHINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 2868 AMES AVENUE, OMAHA, NE, 68111 |
(402) 444-4849
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OMAHA EPPLEY AIRFIELD, NE US, located 12.6 miles from Norwalk township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6° | 15.2° | 24.4° | 0.75" | 7.2" |
| February | 38.6° | 19.3° | 28.9° | 0.95" | 7.8" |
| March | 52.1° | 30.0° | 41.0° | 1.79" | 3.0" |
| April | 64.1° | 41.1° | 52.6° | 3.17" | 1.0" |
| May | 74.6° | 52.7° | 63.6° | 4.66" | 0.1" |
| June | 84.4° | 63.4° | 73.9° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 68.0° | 78.1° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.8° | 65.6° | 75.7° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.1° | 56.1° | 67.6° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 43.2° | 54.4° | 2.32" | 0.5" |
| November | 50.3° | 30.2° | 40.2° | 1.45" | 1.7" |
| December | 37.7° | 19.8° | 28.7° | 1.22" | 5.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood city | City | 0.7 mi | — |
| Bentley CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| McClelland city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Weston CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Neola city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Minden city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1915593135. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.