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Norman

North Carolina · 99 residents (2025 est.) · 0.56 sq mi
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Norman is a city of 89 people in North Carolina. The poverty rate is 58.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 30% of the housing stock. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 46.0, about 7 years above the US median. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

89
+24%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
99 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
158 / sq mi
+53%since 2009
from 103 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
46.0
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.56 sq mi
Population, 19902024
458412416420319902000201020202024Norman
202489
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1423.6%(21)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1918%(16)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.9%(7)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5422.5%(20)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.6%(5)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(8)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.5%(12)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,849
+177%since 2000
from $8,959 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
58.4%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.347
−33%since 2010
from 0.519 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

30.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
69.6% rent
34.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.87 people
+117%since 2010
from 1.78 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(52)
Black15.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian11.1%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(80)
Black10.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
23
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American10.1%(9)
German1.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+40.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
17.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
40.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
95.2%
+95.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.2%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
61.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
17.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2013
from 37.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+63.3 ptssince 2017
from 36.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2016
from 71.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2016
from 29.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married47.1%(16)
Married52.9%(18)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married32.4%(11)
Married41.2%(14)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced26.5%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2013
from 37.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
22.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
28.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
44.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
40.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
69.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(9)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 9 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Norman, North Carolina?

Norman, North Carolina has about 89 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Norman, North Carolina?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Norman, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norman, North Carolina?

About 58.4% of people in Norman, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norman, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Norman, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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