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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Norton

Ohio · 11,523 residents · 20.187 sq mi
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Norton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,085. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $112,700. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,523
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11,483 in 1990
1990 – 2025
571 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 569 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+9%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024Norton
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,085
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,135 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,661
+49%since 1990
from $13,832 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$619
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
89.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 89.9% in 1990
10.8% rent
2.4
+20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(11,318)
Black1.2%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(42)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score4.4%(509)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(11,185)
Black1.3%(153)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(47)
Asian0.3%(32)
Diversity Score5%(576)
5
+13%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton, Ohio?

Norton, Ohio has about 11,523 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Norton, Ohio?

The typical household in Norton, Ohio earns about $47,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norton, Ohio expensive?

In Norton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $112,700, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Norton, Ohio?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Norton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norton, Ohio?

About 5.9% of people in Norton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Norton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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