Norfolk, Nebraska
City · Population 26,162 · #7 in Nebraska
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About Norfolk
Norfolk is a thriving city in northern Nebraska with an estimated population of 26,162. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Nebraska.
Officially, Norfolk is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 18.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,442 residents per square mile.
📰 Norfolk News Today
- Norfolk man struck and killed in crosswalk; driver cited for motor vehicle homicide KTIV · Aug 17
- Obituary for Francis W. "Fran" Johnson Home for Funerals · Aug 14
- 85-year-old man dies after being struck by vehicle in Norfolk crosswalk WOWT · Aug 17
- Whirlwind arrival ends as Nebraska dismisses running back Tikey Hayes norfolkneradio.com · Aug 18
- Edward Norman Mullen Obituary Aug 15, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · Aug 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Norfolk Unique
- A top-25 city in Nebraska by population (#7 of 528 incorporated places).
- Positioned in northern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 1.7% of Nebraska's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 26,162.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Norfolk
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Barnstormers Family Bar & Grill
- County Line Bar
- Imperial Palace — chinese
- Pizza Ranch — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norfolk
- Bank Memorial Park reviews ★
- Berry Hill Neighborhood Park reviews ★
- Central Park reviews ★
- City Square Park reviews ★
- Elkhorn State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
- Johnson Park reviews ★
- Liberty Bell Park reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- North Fork Whitewater Park reviews ★
- Skyview Park reviews ★
- Ta-Ha-Zouka Park reviews ★
- Verges Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Norfolk
- ALTERNATIVES FOR SUCCESS SCH
- BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- EASTERN LEARNING CENTER
- GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LITTLE PANTHERS PRESCHOOL
- NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOL
- NORFOLK MIDDLE SCHOOL
- NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WOODLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Faith Regional Health Services ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)26,162
Rank in state#7 of 528
Land area18.14 sq mi
Density1,442/sq mi
Coordinates42.0282, -97.4278