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Norway

South Carolina · 289 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 $40,875. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,300. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
289
−26%since 2000
from 389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
365 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+16%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1712413123824531990201020202024Norway
2024322
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,875
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,260
+39%since 2000
from $18,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(100)
Black58.1%(168)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.8%(11)
Diversity Score65.2%(188)
Diversity Score
65
+1%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+27.3 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norway, South Carolina?

Norway, South Carolina has about 289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norway, South Carolina earns about $40,875 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Norway, South Carolina?

About 19.9% 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 4.8% 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 140 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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