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 west in Iron Mountain and with US 41 about to the east. US 141 north merges with US 2 about west of the city. US 8 has its eastern terminus in the city and crosses the Menominee River to continue west in Wisconsin.

History

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

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Norway had a population of 2,840. The median age was 43.4 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 21.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 104.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.8 males age 18 and over.

76.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 23.1% lived in rural areas.

There were 1,254 households in Norway, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 41.8% were married-couple households, 22.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 27.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

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

At the 2000 census there were 2,959 people in 1,288 households, including 812 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 1,392 housing units at an average density of . 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%.

Airport

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

Notable people

  • Richard C. Flannigan, Michigan Supreme Court chief justice
  • John Ralston, NFL and NCAA football coach
  • Rudy Rosatti, NFL lineman (Packers and Giants)
  • Art Van Damme, jazz musician

Points of interest

  • Norway Speedway is a 1/3-mile paved American Speed Association member track.
  • Piers Gorge is a 2.6 mile out and back trail located along the Michigan/Wisconsin border known for its whitewater rafting. It is part of the Menominee River State Recreation Area.

References

  • City of Norway