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Norton

Ohio · 11,673 residents · 20.187 sq mi
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Norton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $152,200. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,673
+1%since 2000
from 11,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+12%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,146
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,085 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,184
+75%since 2000
from $20,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(10,669)
Black1.8%(208)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(157)
Asian1%(111)
Other1.1%(124)
Diversity Score12.9%(1,501)
Diversity Score
13
+157%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton, Ohio?

Norton, Ohio has about 11,673 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norton, Ohio?

The typical household in Norton, Ohio earns about $73,146 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 $152,200, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Norton, Ohio?

About 25.0% 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 7.7% 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 190 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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