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Norman

North Carolina · 99 residents (2025 est.) · 0.562 sq mi
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Population has grown 24% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 58.4% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
89
+24%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
158 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:99 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
45841241642031990201020202024Norman
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
58.4%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
30.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
69.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(52)
Black15.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian11.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.4%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(80)
Black10.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.7%(20)
Diversity Score
23
−57%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
95.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
Female
61.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−54.9 ptssince 2013
from 62.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+63.3 ptssince 2017
from 36.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2016
from 71.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2016
from 29.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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