Norge, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Norge, Oklahoma
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Location of Norge, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grady |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 400.62/sq mi (154.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-52450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413051 |
Norge is a small town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 129 people lived there. This was a small decrease from its population in 2010.
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Where is Norge Located?
Norge is in the western part of Grady County. It is about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Chickasha. Chickasha is the main city and county seat of Grady County.
The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
The name "Norge" is interesting! It is the Norwegian word for the country of Norway.
How Many People Live in Norge?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 87 | — | |
| 1990 | 97 | 11.5% | |
| 2000 | 82 | −15.5% | |
| 2010 | 145 | 76.8% | |
| 2020 | 129 | −11.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Let's look at how the number of people living in Norge has changed over the years.
- In 1980, there were 87 people.
- By 2000, the population was 82.
- In 2010, it grew to 145 people.
- In 2020, the population was 129 people.
Norge's Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 82 people living in Norge. These people lived in 29 different homes. Most of these homes (24) were families.
Most people in Norge were White (about 87.8%). Some were Native American (6.1%). A few were from other backgrounds or a mix of races. About 3.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, nearly half of the homes (44.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (69%) were married couples living together.
The average home had about 2.83 people. The average family had about 3.08 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 31.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 32.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Norge was 34 years.
Income in Norge
In 2000, the average income for a home in Norge was $48,750. This was also the average income for families.
About 8% of the people in Norge lived below the poverty line. This included about 11.1% of those under 18 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Norge (Oklahoma) para niños
