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Norton

Ohio · 12,085 residents · 20.187 sq mi
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Norton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,252. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $143,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,085
+5%since 2000
from 11,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+8%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,252
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,085 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,967
+26%since 2000
from $20,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(11,185)
Black1.3%(153)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(47)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(576)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(11,539)
Black1.7%(207)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(114)
Asian0.7%(90)
Other0.2%(19)
Diversity Score8.8%(1,059)
Diversity Score
9
+75%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton, Ohio?

Norton, Ohio has about 12,085 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norton, Ohio?

The typical household in Norton, Ohio earns about $55,252 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 $143,400, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Norton, Ohio?

About 17.8% 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 7.6% 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 602 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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