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Norton

West Virginia · 336 residents · 0.579 sq mi
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Norton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,031. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2021. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,100. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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

336
+71%vs 2021
vs 197 in 2021
2020 – 2024
580 / sq mi
+71%vs 2021
vs 340 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
46.7
−14%vs 2021
vs 54.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
18222426630835020202024Norton
2024196
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,031
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $35,156 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$36,905
−7%vs 2021
vs $39,749 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
6.8%
−6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance35%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical35%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$91,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $83,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
96.8%
+9.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.0% in 2021
3.2% rent
2.5
+4%vs 2021
vs 2.4 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(325)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(10)
3
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
53.8%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

59.4%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.8% in 2021
40.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.2% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Norton, West Virginia?

Norton, West Virginia has about 336 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norton, West Virginia?

The typical household in Norton, West Virginia earns about $37,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norton, West Virginia expensive?

In Norton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $91,100.

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 6.8% 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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