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Norway

Michigan · 2,910 residents · 9.465 sq mi
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Norway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,910
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
307 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Norway
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,875
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,059 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,232
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,681 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$346
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $436 in 2000
US average: $450
77.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
1.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,871)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(63)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(2,895)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score1.3%(37)
1
−40%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Norway, Michigan?

Norway, Michigan has about 2,910 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Norway, Michigan?

The typical household in Norway, Michigan earns about $21,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norway, Michigan expensive?

In Norway, Michigan, the median home is worth about $36,600, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Michigan?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Norway, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norway, Michigan?

About 9.9% of people in Norway, Michigan 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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