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Norway

Michigan · 2,959 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 $31,059. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,959
+2%since 1990
from 2,910 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
313 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 307 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
+4%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Norway
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,059
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,681
+57%since 1990
from $11,232 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(2,895)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score1.3%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,871)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.1%(63)
Diversity Score
2
+67%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−27%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Michigan?

Norway, Michigan has about 2,959 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Norway, Michigan?

The typical household in Norway, Michigan earns about $31,059 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 $54,300, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Michigan?

About 12.6% 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 10.8% of people in Norway, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norway, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Norway, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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