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Norway

Maine · 2,748 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 $33,080. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,800. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,748
+5%since 2000
from 2,623 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
545 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+3%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Norway
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,080
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,442
+25%since 2000
from $17,161 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+29%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,591)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score7.9%(218)
Diversity Score
8
+151%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
63.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, Maine?

Norway, Maine has about 2,748 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norway, Maine?

The typical household in Norway, Maine earns about $33,080 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 $114,800, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Maine?

About 15.9% 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 26.6% 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 281 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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