Norway, ME Demographics

A map of Norway's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,841	2,435	89.5%	90.3%
Multiracial	248	166	7.8%	6.2%
Native American/Other	38	12	1.2%	0.4%
Hispanic	35	39	1.1%	1.4%
Black	11	14	0.3%	0.5%
Asian	0	30	0.0%	1.1%

Norway, Maine has an estimated population of 3,173, a large increase from the 2,696 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 7.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norway has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norway, that probability was 18.0% in 2020 and 19.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norway is ranked the 45th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Norway was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norway's White Population

2,841 residents of Norway, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norway is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Norway ranks 116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's White population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Norway's population has decreased from 90.3% to 89.5%.

Norway is more White than neighboring Oxford (86.3% White), and Casco (75.2% White). Norway is less White than neighboring South Paris (95.5% White), Mechanic Falls (90.5% White), and Bridgton (91.4% White).

Norway's Black Population

11 residents of Norway, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norway is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Norway ranks 87th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Black residents' share of Norway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Norway is more Black than neighboring South Paris (0% Black), Oxford (0% Black), and Mechanic Falls (0% Black). Norway is less Black than neighboring Bridgton (0.5% Black), and Casco (0.6% Black).

Norway's Asian Population

0 residents of Norway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norway is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Norway ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Norway's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Norway is less Asian than neighboring Mechanic Falls (1.8% Asian), and Bridgton (0.6% Asian).

Norway's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Norway, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norway is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Norway ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Norway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Norway is more Hispanic than neighboring Mechanic Falls (0% Hispanic), and Casco (0% Hispanic). Norway is less Hispanic than neighboring South Paris (3.5% Hispanic), and Bridgton (1.9% Hispanic).

Norway's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Norway, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norway is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Norway ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 216.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norway's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Norway is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Paris (0% Native American/Other), Mechanic Falls (0.1% Native American/Other), Bridgton (1.1% Native American/Other), and Casco (0% Native American/Other). Norway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oxford (1.3% Native American/Other).

Norway's Multiracial Population

248 residents of Norway, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norway is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Norway ranks 5th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Norway's population has increased from 6.2% to 7.8%.

Norway is more Multiracial than neighboring South Paris (1% Multiracial), Mechanic Falls (7.7% Multiracial), and Bridgton (4.4% Multiracial). Norway is less Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (11.3% Multiracial), and Casco (24.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.