The Norfolk micropolitan statistical area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Nebraska, anchored by the city of Norfolk.
At the 2000 census, the üSA had a population of 49,538 (though a July 1, 2009, estimate placed the population at 48,000).
At the 2000 census, there were 49,538 people, 18,712 households and 12,819 families residing within the üSA. The racial makeup of the üSA was 93.21% White, 0.73% African American, 0.96% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.82% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.55% of the population.
The median household income in the üSA was $34,907 and the median family income was $42,204. Males had a median income of $28,388 compared with $20,336 for females. The per capita income for the üSA was $16,098.