Norman County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 78th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Norman County, Minnesota is 6,411 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 78th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $69,833, the median home value is $135,700, and the median age is 43.9.

The population of Norman County has declined 8.0% since 2010 (6,832 → 6,284), a -0.60% annualized rate.

Norman County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,411

Population

-0.60%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$69,833

Median Income

$135,700

Median Home Value

Norman County covers 873 sq mi of land at 7.3 people per square mile.

About Norman County, MN

Homeownership is the standout figure in Norman County: 81.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Norman County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 6,411.

Median household income is $69,833, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.1%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $135,700, with typical rent around $752.

20.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Norman County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Norman County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Norman County had a population of 6,832 in 2010 and 6,284 in 2024, a -8.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,832 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.59%.

Norman County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

6,284

Population (2024)

6,832

Population (2010)

6,832

Peak (2010)

-0.59%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,832	-	-	estimate
2011	6,806	-26	-0.38%	estimate
2012	6,602	-204	-3.00%	estimate
2013	6,598	-4	-0.06%	estimate
2014	6,583	-15	-0.23%	estimate
2015	6,623	+40	+0.61%	estimate
2016	6,539	-84	-1.27%	estimate
2017	6,590	+51	+0.78%	estimate
2018	6,477	-113	-1.71%	estimate
2019	6,388	-89	-1.37%	estimate
2020	6,436	+48	+0.75%	estimate
2021	6,443	+7	+0.11%	estimate
2022	6,354	-89	-1.38%	estimate
2023	6,318	-36	-0.57%	estimate
2024	6,284	-34	-0.54%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.8%
Black or African American	1.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.9

Median Age

48.5%

Female

51.5%

Male

21.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

9.9%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

8.4%

65–74

11.8%

75–84

6.3%

85+

3.4%

Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 21.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$69,833$-17,723 vs state
Mean household income	$87,596
Per-capita income	$37,681
Poverty rate	7.1%+1.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.2%
Employment-to-population	60.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.9%

Agriculture

14.7%

Construction

8.6%

Manufacturing

7.2%

Retail trade

6.5%

Finance & real estate

5.4%

Education & health care

4.7%

Information

3.9%

The largest employment sector in Norman County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

7.4%

Carpool

74.7%

Public transit

5.6%

Work from home

24.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$135,700$-169,800 vs state

Median home value

$752

Median rent

81.6%

Homeownership rate

3,228

Total housing units

82.9%

Occupied

17.1%

Vacant

18.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.1%

With health insurance

91.6%

With broadband internet

44.2%

Foreign-born

7.8%

Veterans (18+)

13.5%

With a disability

95.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.4%

High School+

20.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Norman County, Minnesota has a population of 6,411 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 78th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 7 people per square mile.

The population of Norman County has declined 8.0% since 2010 (6,832 → 6,284), a -0.60% annualized rate.

The median household income in Norman County, Minnesota is $69,833, with mean (average) household income of $87,596 and per-capita income of $37,681. 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Norman County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.9%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Norman County, Minnesota is 43.9 years. Residents are 48.5% female and 51.5% male.

The median home value in Norman County is $135,700 and median monthly rent is $752. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,228 total housing units, 17.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Norman County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Norman County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.