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Norway

Maine · 2,623 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 $24,781. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,700. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,623
−13%since 1990
from 3,029 in 1990
1990 – 2024
520 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 600 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+20%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Norway
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,781
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,532 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,161
+69%since 1990
from $10,130 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,700
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$410
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
56.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.7% in 1990
43.9% rent
2.7
−35%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(3,022)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score2.1%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,556)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.5%(12)
Diversity Score3.2%(83)
3
+49%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−6%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, Maine?

Norway, Maine has about 2,623 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Norway, Maine?

The typical household in Norway, Maine earns about $24,781 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 $66,700, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Maine?

About 14.1% 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 17.6% of people in Norway, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norway, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Norway, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 406 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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