Norman County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Norman County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 6,411. It is the 78th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Norman County is 43.9 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Norman County is $69,833. This is 20% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $135,700. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Norman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Norman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.