Norris, TN is a small town located in Anderson County. As of 2019, the population in Norris was estimated to be 1,643 people, with a population density of 193 people per square mile. This makes it significantly more densely populated than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Norris has a wide variety of local businesses that cater to both locals and tourists alike. Examples include the popular Butcher Shop Cafeteria, La Finca Mexican Restaurant, and The Market at Norris Lake. Year round outdoor activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and hiking on nearby trails like the Big Ridge State Park or Wolf Creek Dam Trail. Other organizations include the Norris Community Center which hosts a variety of fun events such as summer concerts or art classes for children and adults alike. Local sporting events include High School football games at the community stadium throughout the year.
The population in Norris is 1,643. There are 197 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Norris is 61.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Norris is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Norris
- 60.7% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 7.8% have children, but are single
Race in Norris
- 94.9% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander