Norway, Indiana facts for kids
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Norway, Indiana
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Location of Norway in White County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | White |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 327 |
| • Density | 365.77/sq mi (141.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47960
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| FIPS code | 18-55350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440358 |
Norway is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information. However, it is not an officially organized town or city. Norway is located in Union Township, which is part of White County. In 2020, about 327 people lived in Norway.
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A Look Back: Norway's History
The area now called Norway was first named Mt. Walleston. It was officially marked out in 1845.
Many of the first people who settled here came from the country of Norway. Because of this, the community was later given its current name, Norway. A post office was opened in Norway in 1898. However, it closed down quickly in 1899.
Where is Norway? Its Geography
Norway is located at 40°46′55″N 86°46′4″W / 40.78194°N 86.76778°W. It covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Fun Places Near Norway
Norway is right on the Tippecanoe River. Just below the community is the Norway Dam. This dam creates a large body of water called Lake Shafer.
Lake Shafer is home to Indiana Beach. This is a popular amusement park and campground. It's a fun place for families to visit.
Norway's southern edge touches Monticello. Monticello is a larger town and the main city of White County. West of Norway, you can find the Pine View golf course and hotel resort.
Even though Norway is small, its location is very helpful. The Norway Bridge crosses the river here. This bridge connects West Shafer Drive and East Shafer Drive. This makes it easy for people to travel around the area. Because of this, Norway has several restaurants and other small businesses that continue to do well.
Who Lives in Norway? Population Facts
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| 2020 | 327 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 437 people living in Norway. There were 169 households, which means 169 groups of people living together. Out of these, 126 were families.
About 30.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.49 people.
The people living in Norway were spread out by age. About 23.3% were under 18 years old. About 13.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Norway was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Norway (Indiana) para niños
