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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Norway

South Carolina · 429 residents · 0.792 sq mi
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Norway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

429
+10%vs 2000
vs 389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
542 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−18%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1712413123824531990201020202024Norway
2024322
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,318
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,083 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,625
−54%vs 2000
vs $18,864 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$206
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $294 in 2000
US average: $450
62.2%
−13.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.8% in 2000
37.8% rent
3.1
+27%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(178)
Black58.5%(251)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(264)
62
−5%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.5%
−24.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Norway, South Carolina?

Norway, South Carolina has about 429 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Norway, South Carolina earns about $14,318 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $206 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, South Carolina?

About 17.5% 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 31.7% of people in Norway, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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