Norman County
Norman County, Minnesota
Ada, MN 56510
Phone: (218) 784-5481
Fax: (218) 784-2399
www.co.norman.mn.us
On the northwestern border of MN, north of Fargo, ND; established Feb 17, 1881 from Polk County. Name Origin: For the many Norwegians, known locally as Normans (Norsemen), living in the area and serving in the state legislature when the county was formed
Area (sq mi):: 876.82 (land 876.27; water 0.55) Population per square mile: 8.00
Population 2005: 7,003 State rank: 77 Population change: 2000-20005 -5.90%; 1990-2000 -6.70% Population 2000: 7,442 (White 93.50%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 3.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 4.20%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 40.90
Income 2000: per capita $15,895; median household $32,535; Population below poverty level: 10.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,012-$27,973
Unemployment (2004): 5.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 20.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 30.40%
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