Norman County, Minnesota
Norman County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Norman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,852 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,338 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ada. The county was created 144 years ago in 1881.
County Snapshot
Norman County at a glance
Norman County currently has 14 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
14
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Minnesota counties
87
Open related pagesLargest city
AdaPopulation 1,556
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Norman County
| Population | 6,338 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 2271 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.3265,-96.4553 |
| Named for | Norwegians |
| Altitude | 912 feet / 278 meters |
| Capital | Ada |
| Establishment | November 08, 1881 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:39:37 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 37℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Norman County is located at 47°19'35"N 96°27'19"W (47.3264800, -96.4552800). It has 5 neighbors: Polk County, Becker County, Clay County, Mahnomen County and Traill County.
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The largest city of Norman County is Ada with a population of 1,556. Other cities include, Twin Valley population 750, Gary population 201, Shelly population 106 and Borup population 103. See all Norman County cities & populated places.
Norman County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norman County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | 1,556 | City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States |
| Twin Valley | 750 | Human settlement in Norman County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Flom | 204 | Township in Norman County, Minnesota |
| Gary | 201 | City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fossum | 148 | Township in Norman County, Minnesota |
| Sundal | 146 | Township in Norman County, Minnesota |
| Shelly | 106 | Human settlement in Norman County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Waukon | 106 | Township in Norman County, Minnesota |
| Borup | 103 | Human settlement in Norman County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Halstad | 101 | Township in Norman County, Minnesota |
| Hendrum | 89 | Township in Norman County, Minnesota |
| Perley | 83 | Human settlement in Norman County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Anthony | 59 | Township in Norman County, Minnesota |
| Lockhart | 47 | City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 24 to 28 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Norman County decreased by 8.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,852 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,806 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,599 | -3.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,596 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,581 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,621 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,534 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,589 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,479 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,375 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,338 | -0.58% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |