Norman County GIS Maps
Norman County, Minnesota, has 6,441 residents across 9,178 parcels and covers 872.8 square miles. The population declined 6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Norman County is 27107.
Ada is the county's largest population center. Norman County also includes 9 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 53 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Norman County Trends
- Population
- 6,441▾
- Median Home Value
- $135,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,926▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Norman County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Norman County Parcels
Norman County has 9,178 mapped parcels covering 561,063 acres. The median lot size is 66.14 acres. 5,177 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 391 distinct owner names. Lot sizes reach 75.0%. Browse the interactive Norman County Parcel viewer here.
Norman County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 9,176 | 100% |
| Owner name | 718 | 7.8% |
| Owner mailing address | 604 | 6.6% |
| Site address | 3,476 | 37.9% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 6,878 | 75.0% |
| Parcel boundary | 9,176 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Norman County parcel records.
Norman County Population
Norman County had 6,441 residents in 2020. That was 6% lower than in 2010. Norman County had 1,001 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 7 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ada, Twin Valley and Halstad.
Population Trend in Norman County MN
Norman County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Norman County Zip Codes
Norman County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ada (56510), Twin Valley (56584) and Halstad (56548). Ada is the largest zip by population, with about 2,327 residents or 36% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 68% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Norman County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56510 | Ada | 2,327 | ▾ -0.3% |
| 56584 | Twin Valley | 1,348 | ▾ -13.2% |
| 56548 | Halstad | 737 | ▾ -4.4% |
| 56545 | Gary | 647 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 56550 | Hendrum | 396 | ▾ -4.3% |
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Norman County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Norman County Demographics
Norman County has a median age of 43.9, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 23.3% of residents are under 18, while 21.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Norman County MN
Median Age
43.9
Under 18
23.3%
Age 65+
21.5%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
Norman County School Districts
Norman County is served by 6 public school districts with 2,926 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools, Ada-Borup-West Public Schools and Mahnomen Public. Those three districts account for about 72% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Norman County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools | 727 | 24.8% | ▾ -1.9% |
| Ada-Borup-West Public Schools | 705 | 24.1% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Mahnomen Public School District | 674 | 23% | ▴ 3.7% |
| Fertile-Beltrami School District | 495 | 16.9% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Norman County East School District | 166 | 5.7% | ▾ -16.6% |
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Norman County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Norman County Housing & Real Estate
Norman County has a median home value of $135,700 and a median gross rent of $752. About 82% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $204,225 and homes spent about 136 days on the market.
Norman County Housing Mix
Norman County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Norman County Housing Trends
Norman County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Norman County, MN
Norman County has 317 business listings across 150 categories. The largest categories in Norman County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (21, 6.6%), Farm (9, 2.8%), and Agricultural Service (7, 2.2%). The full Norman County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Norman County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Norman County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 21 | 6.6% |
| Farm | 9 | 2.8% |
| Agricultural Service | 7 | 2.2% |
| Shipping Center | 7 | 2.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 6 | 1.9% |
| Hardware Stores | 5 | 1.6% |
| Religious Organization | 5 | 1.6% |
| Medical Offices | 5 | 1.6% |
| Elementary School | 5 | 1.6% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 5 | 1.6% |
Norman County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Titan Machinery | Agricultural Service | Ada |
| Soyko International | Agriculture | Gary |
| The Outpost | American Restaurants | Ada |
| Studio 4:13 | Arts And Crafts | Ada |
| Twin Valley Living Center | Assisted Living Facility | Twin Valley |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Ada |
| ITS Auctions LLC | Auction House | Twin Valley |
| Insurance Brokers of MN | Auto Insurance | Ada |
| Kelly's Chrysler Center - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Automotive | Ada |
| Lee Bros Sales | Automotive Dealer | Ada |
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Norman County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Norman County Basemaps
Norman County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Norman County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Norman County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Norman County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.