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Norman

Arkansas · 378 residents · 1.125 sq mi
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Norman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,875. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
378
−11%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
336 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+12%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2563013473934381990201020202024Norman
2024339
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,875
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,481 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,115
+3%since 2000
from $10,807 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$295
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+40%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(393)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(12)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(8)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score8.5%(32)
Diversity Score
9
−10%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
61.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norman, Arkansas?

Norman, Arkansas has about 378 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Norman, Arkansas earns about $16,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norman, Arkansas expensive?

In Norman, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $30,300, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Norman, Arkansas?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norman, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norman, Arkansas?

About 43.2% of people in Norman, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norman, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Norman, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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