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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Norway

Iowa · 579 residents · 0.436 sq mi
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Norway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,079. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
−4%vs 2000
vs 601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,328 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4455095736367001990201020202024Norway
2024546
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,079
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,018 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,459
−48%vs 2000
vs $20,300 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.8%
+9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,900
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $329 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Norway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(594)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(577)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
Diversity Score
2
+3%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.8%
−14.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+80%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, Iowa?

Norway, Iowa has about 579 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Norway, Iowa?

The typical household in Norway, Iowa earns about $24,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norway, Iowa expensive?

In Norway, Iowa, the median home is worth about $39,900, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Iowa?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Norway, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norway, Iowa?

About 14.8% of people in Norway, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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