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South Carolina · 276 residents (2025 est.) · 0.792 sq mi
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Norway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,386. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,000. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
322
−17%since 2000
from 389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+23%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:276 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1712413123824531990201020202024Norway
2024322
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,386
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,989
+22%since 2000
from $18,864 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−15%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
RELATED:See current rent listings in Norway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(194)
Black44.5%(173)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(92)
Black65.8%(212)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(18)
Diversity Score60.2%(194)
Diversity Score
60
−7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
7.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.2%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
−54.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, South Carolina?

Norway, South Carolina has about 322 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norway, South Carolina earns about $42,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norway, South Carolina expensive?

In Norway, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, South Carolina?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Norway, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norway, South Carolina?

About 18.6% of people in Norway, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norway, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Norway, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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