Norman County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population is 7,442. Its county seat is Ada⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,271 km² (877 mi²). 2,270 km² (876 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.06% water. Major geographical features include the Red River of the North, which comprises the western border of the county, and the Wild Rice River, which flows from the eastern border to empty into the Red River.

Adjacent counties

• Polk County (north)
• Mahnomen County (east)
• Becker County (southeast)
• Clay County (south)
• Cass County, North Dakota (southwest)
• Traill County, North Dakota (west)

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 7,442 people, 3,010 households, and 2,007 families residing in the county. The population density is 3/km² (8/mi²). There are 3,455 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (4/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 95.30% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 1.73% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 3.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,010 households out of which 30.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% are married couples living together, 5.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% are non-families. 31.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 3.04.

Norman County has a moderately spread age distribution with 25.70% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 20.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $32,535, and the median income for a family is $41,280. Males have a median income of $28,674 versus $20,619 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,895. 10.30% of the population and 7.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.70% of those under the age of 18 and 14.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

External link

• Norman County government’s website (http://www.co.norman.mn.us/)