Norway, Kansas

Norway, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Norway is located in Kansas
Norway
Norway
Norway is located in the United States
Norway
Norway
Coordinates: 39°41′48″N 97°46′26″W / 39.69667°N 97.77389°W / 39.69667; -97.77389[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRepublic
Founded1869
Elevation
[1]
1,411 ft (430 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total17
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-51550
GNIS ID2804530[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

The first post office in Norway was established in 1870.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202017—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Norway as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census

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

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

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway, Kansas
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
  4. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Republic County, Kansas

External links