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Norton

West Virginia · 196 residents · 0.58 sq mi
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Norton is home to 196 people in West Virginia. The median age is 76.2, about 37 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $93,700. 0% of people here were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Older
median age 76.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

196
−4%since 2023
from 205 in 2023
2020 – 2024
339 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 354 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
76.2
+11%since 2023
from 68.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.58 sq mi
Population, 20202024
18222426630835020202024Norton
2024196
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.7%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.1%(14)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7429.6%(58)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8430.1%(59)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over21.4%(42)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,706
−6%since 2023
from $17,705 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
8.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.283
+8%since 2023
from 0.263 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$93,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
24.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.72 people
+2%since 2023
from 1.69 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
14.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.8%(27)
30
+15%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American40.8%(80)
Italian27%(53)
Irish25.5%(50)
English13.3%(26)
Scotch-Irish5.1%(10)
German3.6%(7)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
11.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
62.2%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

28.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
71.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
51.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
57.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
43.9%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(56)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married16.4%(23)
Married32.9%(46)
Widowed45.7%(64)
Divorced5%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
0.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.2%
US average: 13.8%
81.1%
US average: 18.4%
44.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
12.2%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 8 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Norton, West Virginia?

Norton, West Virginia has about 196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Norton, West Virginia expensive?

In Norton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $93,700.

How educated are people in Norton, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Norton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norton, West Virginia?

About 8.2% of people in Norton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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