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Norway

Iowa · 466 residents · 0.436 sq mi
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Norway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,542. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 135 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,300. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
466
−22%since 2000
from 601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,069 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+30%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4455095736367001990201020202024Norway
2024546
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,542
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,018 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,275
+64%since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(438)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(28)
Diversity Score
6
+262%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, Iowa?

Norway, Iowa has about 466 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norway, Iowa?

The typical household in Norway, Iowa earns about $63,542 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 $113,300, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Iowa?

About 8.4% 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 10.1% 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 113 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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