A large share of the early settlers being natives of Norway caused the name to be selected.

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km2), all land.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 335 people, 119 households, and 93 families residing in the township.

he racial makeup of the township was 98.51% White, 0.60% Asian, and 0.90% from two or more races.

16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.