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Norris

South Carolina · 813 residents · 1.884 sq mi
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Norris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
813
−4%since 2000
from 847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6867448038619201990201020202024Norris
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,036
+38%since 2000
from $13,825 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(744)
Black9.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.3%(206)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(728)
Black6.4%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score22.7%(184)
Diversity Score
23
−7%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norris, South Carolina?

Norris, South Carolina has about 813 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norris, South Carolina?

The typical household in Norris, South Carolina earns about $36,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norris, South Carolina expensive?

In Norris, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Norris, South Carolina?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Norris, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norris, South Carolina?

About 15.1% of people in Norris, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norris, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Norris, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 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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