Objective The aim of this study was to analyze of the prevalence of Norovirus in the foodborne disease surveillance population in Baiyin City in 2015, and provide scientific basis for the prediction, early warning, prevention and control of foodborne diseases caused by Norovirus. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted on the cases of foodborne disease surveillance. Fecal specimen were collected, and Norovirus GI and GII were detected by real time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results Three hundred and forty-four foodborne disease cases were reported, 78 cases were positive, and the detection rate was 22.7%. Five cases were positive for Norovirus GI, and 71 cases for GII.Two cases were positive for both GI and GII. Forty-six cases were male and 32 cases were female. The oldest patient was 83 years old, and the youngest was only 3 months with an average age of 20.3. Conclusion Norovirus was one of the main foodborne pathogens in the city, and the main epidemic was GII in autumn and winter. Public education and health monitoring should be strengthened.