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Encyclopedia > Norwalk, Iowa

Norwalk is a city in Warren County, Iowa in the United States of America. The population was 6,884 at the 2000 census. The city is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area and is located just south of the Des Moines International Airport. It is the hometown of actors Brandon Routh, star of the film Superman Returns, and Jason Momoa, star of the television show Stargate: Atlantis. Warren County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ... The Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as of 2000, consists of 5 counties, all in Iowa: Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison, and Guthrie. ... The Des Moines International Airport (IATA: DSM, ICAO: KDSM) is a commercial airport located in the southern part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa USA. The airport serves residents of the Des Moines metropolitan area and is the closest airport with connections to major airline hubs for people who... Brandon James Routh (born October 9, 1979) is a very sexy actor and former fashion model. ... Superman Returns is a 2006 superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Superman. ... Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa was born on August 1, 1979 in Honolulu, Hawaii and was raised in Norwalk, Iowa by his mother. ... Stargate Atlantis is a Canadian-American science fiction television program, part of the Stargate franchise. ...


Geography

Location of Norwalk, Iowa

Norwalk is located at 41°29′0″N, 93°40′43″W (41.483403, -93.678515)GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias IA county maps by Seth Ilys. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.6 km² (6.8 mi²). 17.0 km² (6.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (3.24%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,884 people, 2,344 households, and 1,903 families residing in the city. The population density was 405.2/km² (1,049.2/mi²). There were 2,382 housing units at an average density of 140.2/km² (363.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.75% White, 0.23% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 2,344 households out of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.22. “Spouse” redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 33.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $58,933, and the median income for a family was $64,653. Males had a median income of $37,571 versus $30,455 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,895. About 1.8% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Norwalk, IA News - Page 2 (1415 words)
A central Iowa farmer waiting for a new trial on a murder charge is out of the Warren County jail in Indianola after posting a $1 million cash-only bond.
A central Iowa farmer accused of killing his neighbor in 2003 is expected to be in a Warren County courtroom today.
A Norwalk lawyer with a history of providing legal services for the poor is accused of trying to "extort payment" from one client while illegally charging other clients excessive amounts of interest.
City of Norwalk, Iowa (431 words)
The Norwalk Police Facility was erected in 2001 and occupied in January 2002.
The 8,900 square feet is designed to operate both as the Norwalk Police Station and also as the Norwalk Emergency Operations Center.
Norwalk is a growing metropolitan community near the Des Moines airport, bordered by a new interstate highway, a four lane state highway through our community, excellent schools and five 18 hole golf courses.
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