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Norway

Indiana · 282 residents · 0.894 sq mi
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Norway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,286. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $106,000. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−35%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
315 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+28%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1372523684835992000201020202024Norway
2024282
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,286
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,214 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,053
+44%since 2000
from $16,681 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−3%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade37%
US avg: 6.9%
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−5%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
RELATED:See current rent listings in Norway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.2%(108)
Diversity Score
38
+424%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
68.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.7%
−48.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.3%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+36.4 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 11.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, Indiana?

Norway, Indiana has about 282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norway, Indiana?

The typical household in Norway, Indiana earns about $39,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norway, Indiana expensive?

In Norway, Indiana, the median home is worth about $106,000.

How educated are people in Norway, Indiana?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norway, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norway, Indiana?

About 15.6% of people in Norway, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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