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Norton

Virginia · 3,687 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 $30,518. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,400. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,687
−6%since 2000
from 3,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
493 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+4%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Norton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,518
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,788 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,808
+55%since 2000
from $16,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
50.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,548)
Black6%(235)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian1%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(729)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(3,223)
Black4.9%(179)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(81)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other1.4%(50)
Diversity Score22.1%(816)
Diversity Score
22
+19%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−16%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton, Virginia?

Norton, Virginia has about 3,687 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norton, Virginia?

The typical household in Norton, Virginia earns about $30,518 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 $79,400, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Norton, Virginia?

About 20.2% 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 31.6% 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 560 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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