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Norman

Arkansas · 303 residents · 1.125 sq mi
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Norman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,781. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 120 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,100. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
−28%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
269 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+7%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2563013473934381990201020202024Norman
2024339
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,781
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,481 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,502
+99%since 2000
from $10,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(25)
Diversity Score25.2%(76)
Diversity Score
25
+167%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norman, Arkansas?

Norman, Arkansas has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Norman, Arkansas earns about $50,781 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 $68,100, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Norman, Arkansas?

About 8.4% 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 22.2% 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 76 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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