Norway, Kansas Explained

Norway, Kansas
Settlement Type:CDP
Image Map1:Map of Republic Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Pushpin Map:Kansas#USA
Pushpin Label:Norway
Pushpin Label Position:left
Coordinates:39.6967°N -97.7739°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Republic
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1869
Established Title1:Platted
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1411
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:17
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2804530

Norway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17.[1] It is located south of Scandia at Norway Lane and K-148 highway.

History

The first post office in Norway was established in 1870.[2]

Demographics

The 2020 United States census counted 17 people, 9 households, and 6 families in Norway.[3] The population density was 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 6.2 per square mile (2.4/km).[4] [5] 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.[6] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[7]

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. The average household size was 1.4 and the average family size was 2.7.[8] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[9]

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 36.4 males.

Education

The community is served by Pike Valley USD 426 public school district.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile of Norway, Kansas (CDP) in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . April 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220409153208/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2051550 . April 9, 2022 . live.
  2. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 21 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009123556/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:RP . October 9, 2013 .
  3. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  4. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  5. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.