Norris City, IL is a small town located in White County with a population of 1,327 and a population density of 959 people per square mile. It is an ideal community for those looking for a more relaxed pace of life than the hustle and bustle of larger cities. The town has many local businesses including J & K Auto Repair, Main Street Diner, and Gail's Gift Shop. There are also several year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as fishing at Norris Lake, camping at Forest Park, and hiking along trails in the Shawnee National Forest. Other organizations in the city include the Norris City Lions Club and the Norris City Fire Department which serve to support its citizens. Finally, on select nights throughout the year, residents can take part in local sporting events such as softball games at Robinson Field or volleyball tournaments at Newell Park.
The population in Norris City is 1,327. There are 1,122 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Norris City is 36.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Norris City is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Norris City
- 51.2% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 38.5% are married with children
- 23.5% have children, but are single
Race in Norris City
- 98.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander