Norway is a town located in Orangeburg County South Carolina. Norway has a 2024 population of 273. Norway is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 283 in 2020.
The average household income in Norway is $54,772 with a poverty rate of 13.26%. The median age in Norway is 50.2 years: 47.4 years for males, and 57.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 180 | 64.52% |
| White | 76 | 27.24% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 7.17% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 116 | 2.41 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Non Family | 47 | 0 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Married | 39 | 3.31 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Female | 17 | 4.41 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 13 | 2.15 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
55.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 11.63% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 9.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 9.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 10.23% |
| High School Graduate | 91 | 42.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 6.05% |
| Some College | 24 | 11.16% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 137 | 102 | 16 |
| White | 68 | 65 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $44,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,000 | $0 | $52,000 |
| High School Graduate | $32,125 | $35,536 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,156 | $36,250 | $31,667 |
| Some College | $23,125 | $0 | $0 |
$35,156
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$31,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.26% of Norway residents speak only English, while 0.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 180 | 32 | 17.78% |
| White | 76 | 3 | 3.95% |
| Multiple | 20 | 2 | 10% |
13.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.38%
Male Poverty Rate
13.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norway is Black, with 17.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norway is White, with 3.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.42% |
| Some College | 11.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36% |
| Male Employed | 1.43% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,125 | $61,136 |
| Households | $47,632 | $54,772 |
| Married Families | $49,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $36,674 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 12 | 8.22% |
| White | 5 | 6.85% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
17.9%
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
91.76%
Born in Norway
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Norway residents were born in the United States, with 91.76% having been born in South Carolina. 0% 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 | 262 | -2 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 264 | -2 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 266 | -3 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 269 | -2 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 271 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 273 | -3 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 276 | -2 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 278 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 278 | -5 | -1.77% |
| 2020 | 283 | -24 | -7.82% |
| 2019 | 307 | -4 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 311 | -3 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 314 | -3 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 317 | -6 | -1.86% |
| 2015 | 323 | -2 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 325 | -3 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 328 | -2 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 330 | -2 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 332 | -2 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 334 | 0 | 0% |