Population 6,367 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Norman County
Household size in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Norman County are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Norman County is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 44.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Norman County than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.5 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Norman County
Renters in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Norman County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the east.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Norman County: 15.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Norman County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Norman County has older homes than at least four in five Minnesota counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $458 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $618 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $771 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$314 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Norman County pays $771 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $314 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Norman County
Bachelor's degrees in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Norman County: 23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Norman County is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Norman County
| Period | Norman County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Norman County is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Minnesota overall (4.1%). Unemployment has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Norman County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman County | 2.33 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 20.6% | 15.7% | 1959 | $771 | 23.0% | 93.7% | 5.2% |
| Mahnomen County | 2.81 | 35.3 | 20.5% | 26.7% | 22.1% | 1974 | $691 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 9.6% |
| Clay County | 2.41 | 35.1 | 9.2% | 34.1% | 5.1% | 1983 | $1,030 | 39.3% | 94.9% | 4.0% |
| Polk County | 2.41 | 39.9 | 8.0% | 28.7% | 14.0% | 1970 | $982 | 27.6% | 93.6% | 3.8% |
| Cass County | 2.37 | 33.8 | 8.2% | 48.0% | 6.9% | 1992 | $1,163 | 45.7% | 96.0% | 2.9% |
| Traill County | 2.30 | 41.4 | 9.0% | 25.7% | 8.1% | 1964 | $897 | 31.0% | 94.6% | 2.3% |
| Red Lake County | 2.33 | 43.5 | 7.9% | 16.6% | 10.9% | 1969 | $543 | 18.7% | 95.2% | 1.1% |
| Becker County | 2.45 | 44.3 | 9.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1980 | $984 | 28.2% | 93.2% | 4.4% |
| Clearwater County | 2.58 | 42.3 | 8.5% | 19.9% | 22.8% | 1981 | $721 | 20.0% | 88.4% | 7.6% |
| Steele County | 2.24 | 46.2 | 5.0% | 22.2% | 26.9% | 1967 | $763 | 28.8% | 95.3% | 3.3% |
| Hubbard County | 2.44 | 48.3 | 7.1% | 16.9% | 33.2% | 1986 | $963 | 30.5% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Norman County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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