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Norway

Iowa · 545 residents · 0.436 sq mi
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Norway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,635. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
−9%since 2000
from 601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,250 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4455095736367001990201020202024Norway
2024546
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,635
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,018 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,343
+30%since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(594)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(533)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.1%(11)
Diversity Score7.7%(42)
Diversity Score
8
+363%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, Iowa?

Norway, Iowa has about 545 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norway, Iowa?

The typical household in Norway, Iowa earns about $51,635 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 $103,400, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Iowa?

About 14.4% 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 9.6% of people in Norway, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norway, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Norway, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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