Facts and Figures: Norway in the United States

Last updated: 12/16/2009 // Norwegian immigrants went to the United States primarily in the later half of the 19th century and the first few decades of the 20th century. There are more than five million Norwegian Americans according to the most recent U.S. census (2000), and most live in the Upper Midwest. There are more people of Norwegian ancestry in America than in Norway.

The 10 states with the most Norwegian Americans:

1.  Minnesota: 878,744 (16.8%)
2.  Wisconsin: 462,694
3.  California: 411,571
4.  Washington: 399,460
5.  North Dakota: 194,886 (30.4%)
6.  Illinois: 177,448
7.  Iowa: 168,362
8.  Oregon: 157,601
9.  Texas: 118,968
10.  South Dakota: 121,671

NEWS AND EVENTS w
ww.norway.org
www.norway.com
www.norwaypost.com

EDUCATION
Universities with a strong Norwegian heritage:
St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.
www.stolaf.edu
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minn.
www.augsburg.edu
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
www.augie.edu
Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn.
www.cord.edu
Luther College, Decorah, iowa
www.luther.edu
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.
www.umn.edu
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
www.plu.edu
University of North Dakota
www.und.edu
Nordic American Learning Alliance (NALA)
www.gradusa.org

For children
www.concordialanguagevillages.org
www.globalskolen.no

NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN RESOURCES

The Norse Federation (Nordmanns-Forbundet) — Founded in 1907; seeks to strengthen cultural as well as personal ties with Norway
www.norseman.no
Norwegian-American Foundation — An umbrella organization for Norwegian-American organizations, the Foundation sponsors educational and cultural initiatives based on donor advised funds and contributions www.norway.com
Norwegian American Historical Association — A private membership organization dedicated to locating, collecting, preserving and interpreting the Norwegian-American experience
www.naha.stolaf.edu 
Friends of Norway Caucus — Congressional Caucus promoting Norwegian-American relations, founded by Norwegian-American congressmen www.norway.org/News_and_events/Norway-in-the-US/caucus
Sons of Norway—An organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage and culture, especially in America
www.sofn.com
  


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