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2 Geography  





3 Demographics  



3.1  2010 census  





3.2  2000 census  







4 Transportation  



4.1  Major highways  





4.2  Airport  







5 Notable people  





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Norway, Michigan






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Coordinates: 45°4721N 87°5416W / 45.78917°N 87.90444°W / 45.78917; -87.90444
 

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Norway, Michigan
City of Norway
Downtown at Main Street and U.S. Route 2
Downtown at Main Street and U.S. Route 2
Location within Dickinson County
Location within Dickinson County
Norway is located in Michigan
Norway

Norway

Location within the state of Michigan

Norway is located in the United States
Norway

Norway

Location within the United States

Coordinates: 45°47′21N 87°54′16W / 45.78917°N 87.90444°W / 45.78917; -87.90444
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyDickinson
Settled1877
Incorporated1891
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorCandy Brew
 • ManagerDan Stoltman
Area
 • Total9.55 sq mi (24.73 km2)
 • Land9.46 sq mi (24.51 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
951 ft (290 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,840
 • Density300.21/sq mi (115.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC−06:00 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP code(s)
49870
Area code906
FIPS code26-59220[2]
GNIS feature ID0633751[3]
WebsiteOfficial website

Norway is a city in Dickinson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,840 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Iron Mountain, MI–WI micropolitan statistical area.

The city is in the southwest of Norway Township, but is politically independent. It is on U.S. Highway 2 (US 2), which connects with M-95 about six miles (ten kilometers) west in Iron Mountain and with US 41 about 21 miles (34 kilometers) to the east. US 141 north merges with US 2 about four miles (six kilometers) west of the city. US 8 has its eastern terminus in the city and crosses the Menominee River to continue west in Wisconsin.

History[edit]

A post office called Norway was established in 1891.[4] The city was named from a forest of Norway pines near the original town site.[5]

Welcome sign

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.80 square miles (22.79 km2), of which, 8.72 square miles (22.58 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19004,170
19104,97419.3%
19204,533−8.9%
19304,016−11.4%
19403,728−7.2%
19503,258−12.6%
19603,171−2.7%
19703,033−4.4%
19802,919−3.8%
19902,910−0.3%
20002,9591.7%
20102,845−3.9%
20202,840−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census[edit]

At the 2010 census there were 2,845 people in 1,256 households, including 765 families, in the city. The population density was 326.3 inhabitants per square mile (126.0/km2). There were 1,402 housing units at an average density of 160.8 per square mile (62.1/km2). The racial makup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%.[8]

Of the 1,256 households 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.2% of households were one person and 16.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age was 41.9 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census[edit]

At the 2000 census there were 2,959 people in 1,288 households, including 812 families, in the city. The population density was 335.6 inhabitants per square mile (129.6/km2). There were 1,392 housing units at an average density of 157.9 per square mile (61.0/km2). The racial makup of the city was 97.53% White, 0.95% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78%.[2] 18.7% were of Italian, 14.7% German, 10.0% French, 9.3% Polish, 7.5% Swedish, 7.1% English and 5.6% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

Of the 1,288 households 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 33.0% of households were one person and 17.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median household income was $31,059 and the median family income was $37,533. Males had a median income of $31,595 versus $21,350 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,681. About 7.5% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation[edit]

Major highways[edit]

Airport[edit]

Ford Airport (Iron Mountain) (KIMT) serves Norway, the county and surrounding communities with both scheduled commercial jet service and general aviation services.

Notable people[edit]

Points of interest[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  • ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  • ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway, Michigan
  • ^ "Dickinson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  • ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 108.
  • ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  • ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  • ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  • ^ "ST. IGNACE-SAULT STE. MARIE-IRONWOOD" (PDF). Indian Trails. January 15, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 4, 2014. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
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