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Norton County

Kansas · 5,288 residents (2025 est.) · 878.044 sq mi
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Norton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,050. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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

Total population
5,359
−10%since 2000
from 5,953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 6 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+3%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,288 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Norton County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(292)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(361)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(237)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.7%(197)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(321)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.4%(771)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(816)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.8%(580)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(697)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(568)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.2%(384)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(135)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,050
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,050 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,666
+64%since 2000
from $16,835 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−6%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+28%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(5,485)
Black4%(240)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(141)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(4,593)
Black3.1%(167)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(315)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other5.2%(277)
Diversity Score
32
+22%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.1%(272)
Guatemalan0.4%(22)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(5)
Chinese0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German24.9%(1,336)
Irish11.3%(606)
English11.3%(603)
Dutch5.2%(281)
American4.1%(219)
Italian2.6%(138)
Scottish2.4%(130)
Norwegian1.5%(81)
Polish1.3%(71)
Swedish1.3%(71)
French1.1%(60)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(58)
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Greek0.7%(40)
Czech0.4%(24)
Welsh0.3%(16)
Danish0.2%(13)
Israeli0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(5)
Swiss0.1%(3)
Belgian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.9%(892)
Married49.2%(1,222)
Widowed3.3%(81)
Divorced11.6%(287)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(456)
Married50%(993)
Widowed12.1%(240)
Divorced15%(298)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton County, Kansas?

Norton County, Kansas has about 5,359 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norton County, Kansas?

The typical household in Norton County, Kansas earns about $54,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norton County, Kansas expensive?

In Norton County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Norton County, Kansas?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norton County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norton County, Kansas?

About 7.2% of people in Norton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norton County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Norton County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 588 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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