Norway, MI Demographics

A map of Norway's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,755	2,682	97.2%	94.4%
Multiracial	66	85	2.3%	3.0%
Hispanic	12	42	0.4%	1.5%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	0.7%

Norway, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,833, a less than 1% change from the 2,840 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.2% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 10.7% in 2020 and 5.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norway is ranked the 249th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 252nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norway's White Population

2,755 residents of Norway, or 97.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norway is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Norway ranks 77th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Norway's population has increased from 94.4% to 97.2%.

Norway is more White than neighboring Quinnesec (78.5% White), Niagara (96% White), Iron Mountain (88.7% White), Pembine (91.8% White), and Kingsford (92.2% White).

Norway's Black Population

0 residents of Norway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norway is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Norway ranks 566th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Norway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Norway is less Black than neighboring Niagara (0.6% Black), Iron Mountain (0.7% Black), and Kingsford (0.1% 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 slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Norway ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Norway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Norway is less Asian than neighboring Iron Mountain (0.4% Asian), and Kingsford (0.7% Asian).

Norway's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Norway, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norway is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Norway ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Norway's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.4%.

Norway is more Hispanic than neighboring Pembine (0% Hispanic). Norway is less Hispanic than neighboring Quinnesec (1.6% Hispanic), Niagara (1.4% Hispanic), Iron Mountain (4.2% Hispanic), and Kingsford (0.5% Hispanic).

Norway's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Norway, or 0.0% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Norway ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norway's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Norway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Quinnesec (14.3% Native American/Other), Iron Mountain (1.1% Native American/Other), and Kingsford (1.2% Native American/Other).

Norway's Multiracial Population

66 residents of Norway, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norway is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Norway ranks 587th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Norway's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.3%.

Norway is more Multiracial than neighboring Niagara (2% Multiracial). Norway is less Multiracial than neighboring Quinnesec (5.6% Multiracial), Iron Mountain (4.8% Multiracial), Pembine (8.2% Multiracial), and Kingsford (5.3% 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.