Norway, SC Demographics

A map of Norway's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	212	168	65.8%	58.1%
White	92	100	28.6%	34.6%
Multiracial	18	15	5.6%	5.2%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.7%

Norway, South Carolina has an estimated population of 322, a large increase from the 289 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.8% Black, 28.6% White, 5.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 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 South Carolina 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 53.9% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norway is ranked the 375th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 375th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norway's White Population

92 residents of Norway, or 28.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norway is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Norway ranks 382nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Norway's population has decreased from 34.6% to 28.6%.

Norway is more White than neighboring Denmark (11.9% White), and Cope (20% White). Norway is less White than neighboring Neeses (79.4% White), Livingston (70.4% White), and Springfield (39.5% White).

Norway's Black Population

212 residents of Norway, or 65.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norway is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Norway ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Black residents' share of Norway's population has increased from 58.1% to 65.8%.

Norway is more Black than neighboring Neeses (11.3% Black), Livingston (26.3% Black), and Springfield (39.1% Black). Norway is less Black than neighboring Denmark (82.4% Black), and Cope (80% 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 South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Norway ranks 276th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 Neeses (2.7% Asian), Denmark (2.1% Asian), and Springfield (0.4% Asian).

Norway's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Norway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norway is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Norway ranks 427th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Norway's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Norway is less Hispanic than neighboring Denmark (1.8% Hispanic), and Springfield (19.2% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Norway ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 Livingston (2% Native American/Other), Denmark (0.5% Native American/Other), and Springfield (0.6% Native American/Other).

Norway's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Norway, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norway is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Norway ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Norway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Norway is more Multiracial than neighboring Livingston (1.3% Multiracial), Denmark (1.3% Multiracial), Cope (0% Multiracial), and Springfield (1.1% Multiracial). Norway is less Multiracial than neighboring Neeses (6.7% 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.