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Norway

Michigan · 2,840 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 $46,659. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% 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 $89,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
2,840
−4%since 2000
from 2,959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Norway
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,659
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,059 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,277
+71%since 2000
from $17,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Norway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,871)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,682)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.4%(40)
Diversity Score8.2%(233)
Diversity Score
8
+284%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, Michigan?

Norway, Michigan has about 2,840 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norway, Michigan?

The typical household in Norway, Michigan earns about $46,659 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 $89,000, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, Michigan?

About 17.1% 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 6.7% of people in Norway, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norway, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Norway, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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