Norway is a city located in Michigan. With a 2020 population of 2,755, it is the 210th largest city in Michigan and the 6505th largest city in the United States. Norway is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -3.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,845 in 2010. Norway reached it's highest population of 4,974 in 1910. Spanning over 9 miles, Norway has a population density of 315 people per square mile.
The average household income in Norway is $58,139 with a poverty rate of 8.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $803 per month, and the median house value is $86,000. The median age in Norway is 52.5 years, 50.5 years for males, and 53.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.0 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norway was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,672 | 95.91% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 2.76% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.26% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,447 | 1.9 | 74.2 |
| Married | 675 | 2.62 | 87.6 |
| Non Family | 644 | 1.12 | 58.7 |
| Female | 75 | 2.21 | 68 |
| Male | 53 | 1.92 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 2.19% |
| High School Graduate | 660 | 28.95% |
| Some College | 643 | 28.20% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 574 | 25.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 164 | 7.19% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,211 | 2,158 | 703 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Multiple Races | 25 | 25 | |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
96.38% of Norway residents speak only English, while 3.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,663 | 247 | 9.28% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
8.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.31%
Male Poverty Rate
9.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norway is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norway is White, with 9.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.20%.
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
58.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 16.95% |
| 2 or More | 25 | 39.68% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 19.15% |
11.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
98.64% of Norway residents were born in the United States, with 80.58% having been born in Michigan. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,755 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 2,761 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 2,767 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 2,774 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 2,780 | -20 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 2,800 | -27 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 2,827 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 2,842 | -17 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 2,859 | 10 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 2,849 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 2,857 | -102 | -0.35% |
| 2000 | 2,959 | 49 | 0.17% |
| 1990 | 2,910 | -9 | -0.03% |
| 1980 | 2,919 | -114 | -0.38% |
| 1970 | 3,033 | -138 | -0.44% |
| 1960 | 3,171 | -87 | -0.27% |
| 1950 | 3,258 | -470 | -1.34% |
| 1940 | 3,728 | -288 | -0.74% |
| 1930 | 4,016 | -517 | -1.20% |
| 1920 | 4,533 | -441 | -0.92% |
| 1910 | 4,974 | 804 | 1.78% |
| 1900 | 4,170 | 0.00% |