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.

[1] At the 2000 census,[2] there were 49,538 people, 18,712 households and 12,819 families residing within the μSA.

The racial makeup of the μSA 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.

Males had a median income of $28,388 compared with $20,336 for females.