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Norway

Maine · 2,696 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 $36,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,900. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,696
+3%since 2000
from 2,623 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
534 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+14%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Norway
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,042
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,726
+32%since 2000
from $17,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,435)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(39)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other4.3%(117)
Diversity Score18%(484)
Diversity Score
18
+469%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 20.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, Maine?

Norway, Maine has about 2,696 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norway, Maine?

The typical household in Norway, Maine earns about $36,042 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 $103,900, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Maine?

About 16.4% 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 21.0% 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 333 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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