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Norwood, Kentucky
Location of Norwood in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Location of Norwood in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Norwood, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Norwood, Kentucky
Norwood, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Norwood, Kentucky is located in the United States
Norwood, Kentucky
Norwood, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Jefferson
Incorporated 1975
Area
 • Total 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
 • Land 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
548 ft (167 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 379
 • Density 3,211.86/sq mi (1,243.67/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
40222
FIPS code 21-56928
GNIS feature ID 2404403

Norwood is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 379 people lived in Norwood.

Exploring Norwood's Location and Size

Norwood is located in the state of Kentucky. It is about 8 miles (13 km) east of downtown Louisville. This makes it part of a larger metropolitan area.

Norwood's Borders and Nearby Areas

The city has several neighbors. To its west, you'll find St. Matthews. To the north and east, it borders Lyndon. The rest of its borders are with the larger consolidated area of Louisville and Jefferson County. U.S. Route 60, also known as Shelbyville Road, marks the southern edge of Norwood.

How Big is Norwood?

Norwood is a very small city in terms of land area. It covers about 0.12 square miles (0.30 square kilometers). This entire area is land, with no water within the city limits.

People Living in Norwood

The number of people living in Norwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 254
1990 372 46.5%
2000 395 6.2%
2010 370 −6.3%
2020 379 2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 395 people living in Norwood. These people made up 156 households. Many of these households were families, including those with children under 18. The average household had about 2.5 people.

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