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Norton

Virginia · 3,904 residents · 7.477 sq mi
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Norton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,788. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,904
−8%since 1990
from 4,247 in 1990
1990 – 2025
522 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 568 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+15%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Norton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,788
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,460 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,024
+74%since 1990
from $9,214 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.8%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
55.9%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
44.1% rent
2.4
−23%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,923)
Black6.2%(263)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.7%(29)
Diversity Score19.3%(819)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,548)
Black6%(235)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian1%(39)
Diversity Score18.7%(729)
19
−3%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
+26%since 1990
from 11.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Norton, Virginia?

Norton, Virginia has about 3,904 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Norton, Virginia?

The typical household in Norton, Virginia earns about $22,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norton, Virginia expensive?

In Norton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Norton, Virginia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Norton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norton, Virginia?

About 22.8% of people in Norton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Norton, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 343 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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