Norway, Kansas
Norway, Kansas | |
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  Norway  Norway | |
| Coordinates: 39°41′48″N 97°46′26″W / 39.69667°N 97.77389°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Republic |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-51550 |
| GNIS ID | 2804530[1] |
Norway is an unincorporated community in Republic County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 17.[2] It is located south of Scandia at Norway Lane and K-148 highway.
History[edit]
The first post office in Norway was established in 1870.[3]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Norway as a census-designated place (CDP).
2020 census[edit]
The 2020 United States census counted 17 people, 9 households, and 6 families in Norway.[4][5] The population density was 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km2). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 6.2 per square mile (2.4/km2).[5][6] The racial makeup was 100.0% (17) white or European American (100.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races.[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[8]
Of the 9 households, 44.4% had children under the age of 18; 66.7% were married couples living together; 11.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.2% of households consisted of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The average household size was 1.4 and the average family size was 2.7.[9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[10]
11.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 17.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 54.5 males.[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 36.4 males.[5]
Education[edit]
The community is served by Pike Valley USD 426 public school district.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Norway, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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