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Norway

Indiana · 282 residents · 0.89 sq mi
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Norway is a city of 282 people in Indiana. At a median age of 50.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 96% of homes are owner-occupied. 65% were living in the same home a year earlier. That trails the Indiana median by roughly 45%.

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

282
−35%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
2000 – 2024
315 / sq mi
−28%since 2009
from 437 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
50.8
+28%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.89 sq mi
Population, 20002024
1372523684835992000201020202024Norway
2024282
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.4%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(10)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.8%(5)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913.1%(37)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346%(17)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.4%(49)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.2%(23)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411%(31)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.7%(47)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8417.4%(49)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.5%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,286
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,214 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
15.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$106,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
95.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
4.2% rent
30.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.99 people
−2%since 2009
from 2.03 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
47.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.7
−42%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
38
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican18.8%(53)
Ancestry
American18.1%(51)
German16%(45)
Dutch6%(17)
Irish6%(17)
Italian5.3%(15)
English2.1%(6)
Russian1.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

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%
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

68.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
31.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
27.7%
−48.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
17.4%
−82.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
53.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
23.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2013
from 3.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.8%
+36.4 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
64.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
87.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
12.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 11.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.8%(24)
Married52.3%(67)
Widowed14.8%(19)
Divorced14.1%(18)
Women 15+
Never married23.7%(32)
Married40.7%(55)
Widowed9.6%(13)
Divorced25.9%(35)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2013
from 3.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
23.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
41.5%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
45.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
23.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
58.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
68.8%
+38.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)43.1%(25)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)6.9%(4)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era51.7%(30)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 58 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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