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Norman

North Carolina · 100 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Norman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,542. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 46.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
+39%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+5%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45841241642031990201020202024Norman
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,542
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$12,359
+38%since 2000
from $8,959 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$544
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
31.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45%(45)
Black13%(13)
Hispanic / Latino30%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(2)
Diversity Score77.2%(77)
Diversity Score
77
+45%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
−11%since 2000
from 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−71.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+42.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−44.5 ptssince 2013
from 62.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norman, North Carolina?

Norman, North Carolina has about 100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norman, North Carolina?

The typical household in Norman, North Carolina earns about $38,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norman, North Carolina expensive?

In Norman, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Norman, North Carolina?

About 14.7% 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 46.7% 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 9 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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