Norway town is located in Oxford County Maine. Norway town has a 2024 population of 5,342. Norway town is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,090 in 2020.
The average household income in Norway town is $73,271 with a poverty rate of 23.36%. The median age in Norway town is 49.5 years: 47 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norway town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,718 | 92.27% |
| Two or more races | 333 | 6.51% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,955 | 2.55 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 1,003 | 3.02 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 663 | 1.35 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Female | 216 | 3.14 | 8.3 | 91.7 |
| Male | 73 | 5.25 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 5.99% |
| Associates Degree | 444 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 563 | 14.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 435 | 11.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,572 | 40.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 184 | 4.69% |
| Some College | 488 | 12.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,539 | 3,140 | 978 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 186 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,375 | $29,167 | $49,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,676 | $53,977 | $65,720 |
| High School Graduate | $28,278 | $36,875 | $22,647 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,801 | $0 | $26,985 |
| Overall | $33,609 | $35,969 | $33,272 |
| Some College | $40,300 | $78,239 | $32,823 |
$33,609
Average Earnings
$35,969
Average Male
$33,272
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.22% of Norway town residents speak only English, while 1.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,390 | 937 | 21.34% |
| Multiple | 333 | 166 | 49.85% |
| Other | 36 | 36 | 100% |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 100% |
23.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.47%
Male Poverty Rate
21.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norway town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norway town is White, with 21.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.05% |
| Some College | 9.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.03% |
| Female Employed | 4.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,167 | $88,498 |
| Households | $54,135 | $73,271 |
| Married Families | $93,603 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,438 | $39,943 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
289
Number of Veterans
282
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| World War II | 43 |
| Korea | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 6.82% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 8.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.73%
Born in Norway town
97.61%
Native Born
2.39%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
97.61% of Norway town residents were born in the United States, with 53.73% having been born in Maine. 1.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,612 | 54 | 0.97% |
| 2028 | 5,558 | 54 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 5,504 | 54 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 5,450 | 54 | 1% |
| 2025 | 5,396 | 54 | 1.01% |
| 2024 | 5,342 | 54 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 5,288 | 54 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 5,234 | 89 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 5,145 | 55 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 5,090 | 121 | 2.44% |
| 2019 | 4,969 | -21 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 4,990 | 27 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 4,963 | 16 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 4,947 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 4,943 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 4,965 | -17 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 4,982 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,983 | -31 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 5,014 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 5,012 | 0 | 0% |