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Norway, Maine
Norway (CDP), Maine is located in Maine
Norway (CDP), Maine
Norway (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
Country United States
State Maine
County Oxford
Area
 • Total 5.23 sq mi (13.54 km2)
 • Land 5.05 sq mi (13.07 km2)
 • Water 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
Elevation
387 ft (118 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,696
 • Density 534.28/sq mi (206.30/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04268
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-53965
GNIS feature ID 0572503

Norway is a special kind of area called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located within the larger town of Norway in Oxford County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 2,696 people lived here.

Where is Norway, Maine?

Norway is found in the state of Maine. Its exact location is 44°12′41″N 70°32′18″W / 44.21139°N 70.53833°W / 44.21139; -70.53833.

This area covers about 5.2 square miles (13.6 km2). Most of this area, about 5.1 square miles (13.1 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2), is water.

Who Lives in Norway?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 2,696
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 2,623 people living in Norway. These people lived in 1,173 homes. About 659 of these were families.

Most people living here were White (about 97.71%). A small number were Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more different backgrounds.

Age and Homes

The average home had about 2.15 people. The average family had about 2.75 people.

The population included people of all ages:

  • 22.0% were under 18 years old.
  • 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • 25.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • 23.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • 21.1% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Norway was 41 years old.

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