Norman County, Minnesota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7442 residents, 3010 households, and 2008 families in the county. The population density was 8.5 people per square mile (3.28/kmē), it would be the tenth least densely populated county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. There were 3455 housing units at an average density of 3.9 per square mile (1.51/kmē). The average household size was 2.41 people, and the average family size was 3.04 people. In the county Age distribution was 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 101.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 103.3 females. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 6605, The racial makeup of the county was 6320 White, 16 Black or African American, 154 American Indian, 21 Asian, 0 Native Hawaiian, and 94 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $32535, making its Minnesota's 13th lowest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $41280, it would be the 18th lowest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The per capita income for the county was $15895, it would be the eighth lowest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
In 2000, 1769 pupils and students, of which 52.35% are male and 47.65% are female, 23.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.08% nursery or pri school, 6.05% kindergarten, 48.73% elementary school, 28.83% high school and 8.31% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ada City | Norman County | 1.34 | 1.34 | 0 | 1657 | 1234.4 | 16921 | 29583 |
| 2 | Borup City | Norman County | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0 | 91 | 372.7 | 17081 | 41042 |
| 3 | Gary City | Norman County | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0 | 215 | 669 | 15683 | 36875 |
| 4 | Halstad City | Norman County | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0 | 622 | 2131.3 | 15918 | 31875 |
| 5 | Hendrum City | Norman County | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0 | 315 | 1112.3 | 14530 | 35000 |
| 6 | Perley City | Norman County | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0 | 121 | 501.4 | 13998 | 31250 |
| 7 | Shelly City | Norman County | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0 | 266 | 1271.2 | 15338 | 28750 |
| 8 | Twin Valley City | Norman County | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0 | 865 | 987 | 13865 | 23083 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7442 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7442 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7422 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7286 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7237 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7075 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6970 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6859 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6716 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6648 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6605 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 87 | 56 | 143 |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 60 | 107 |
| Elementary school | 456 | 406 | 862 |
| High school | 284 | 226 | 510 |
| College or graduate school | 52 | 95 | 147 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman County, Minnesota | $32535 | $41280 | $15895 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |