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Norris

South Carolina · 741 residents · 1.884 sq mi
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Norris has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,786. Population has declined 13% 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 $99,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
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
741
−13%since 2000
from 847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+16%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6867448038619201990201020202024Norris
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,786
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,676
+50%since 2000
from $13,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(653)
Black3.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.7%(109)
Diversity Score
15
−39%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norris, South Carolina?

Norris, South Carolina has about 741 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norris, South Carolina earns about $51,786 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 $99,700, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Norris, South Carolina?

About 16.5% 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 19.0% 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 143 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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