Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Norway, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,833

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.2%2,755

Two or More

2.3%66

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%128

High School Diploma

31.1%666

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%229

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%346

Associate's Degree

11.5%246

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%323

Master's Degree

3.8%82

Professional Degree

0.4%9

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$91,100

Median Renti

$885

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75%916

Renter-Occupied

25%306

Total Units

1,254

Homeownership

75%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.9%173

$50K–$100K

38.3%351

$100K–$150K

5.8%53

$150K–$200K

15.2%139

$200K–$300K

9.2%84

$300K–$500K

12.7%116

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

6.4%80

1990–1999

12%150

1980–1989

7.1%89

1970–1979

7%88

1960–1969

8.2%103

1950–1959

15.6%195

1940–1949

5.2%65

1939 or earlier

38.6%484

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.8%792

Bottled/LP Gas

17.3%212

Electricity

7.6%93

Wood

4.7%57

Fuel Oil

4.2%51

No Fuel

1.4%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,846

Mean Household Incomei

$69,887

Per Capita Incomei

$31,178

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,403

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%31

$10K–$15K

4.3%53

$15K–$20K

4.2%51

$20K–$25K

9.2%112

$25K–$30K

6.4%78

$30K–$35K

6.9%84

$35K–$40K

5.2%64

$40K–$45K

1.1%14

$45K–$50K

2.2%27

$50K–$60K

6.2%76

$60K–$75K

6.2%76

$75K–$100K

15.6%191

$100K–$125K

22.7%277

$125K–$150K

5.6%68

$200K+

1.6%20

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

120.4%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,403

Avg. Commutei

14 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,403

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

229(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured