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Norway

Maine · 3,029 residents · 5.046 sq mi
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Norway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,532. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $77,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,029
+15%vs 2000
vs 2,623 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
600 / sq mi
+15%vs 2000
vs 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.5
−17%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Norway
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,532
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,781 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,130
−41%vs 2000
vs $17,161 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$328
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $410 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.1% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+55%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Norway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,556)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(83)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(3,022)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(64)
Diversity Score
2
−33%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 16.8 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, Maine?

Norway, Maine has about 3,029 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Norway, Maine?

The typical household in Norway, Maine earns about $18,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norway, Maine expensive?

In Norway, Maine, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Maine?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Norway, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norway, Maine?

About 15.0% of people in Norway, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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