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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Norton County

Kansas · 5,953 residents · 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 $31,050. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $49,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,953
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,947 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+3%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Norton County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,050
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,259 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,835
+54%since 1990
from $10,912 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.5%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+32%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,735)
Black2.4%(140)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(66)
Asian0.5%(32)
Diversity Score11.2%(666)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(5,485)
Black4%(240)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(141)
Asian0.4%(25)
Diversity Score16.4%(974)
Diversity Score
16
+46%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−42%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Norton County to nearby counties

NORTON COUNTY VS
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Income$61,048+97%
Home value$98,400+99%
Population4,524−14%
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NORTON COUNTY VS
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Income$62,123+100%
Home value$96,500+95%
Population4,728−11%
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NORTON COUNTY VS
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Income$50,650+63%
Home value$89,900+82%
Population2,371−55%
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NORTON COUNTY VS
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Income$53,870+73%
Home value$89,500+81%
Population2,716−49%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton County, Kansas?

Norton County, Kansas has about 5,953 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Norton County, Kansas earns about $31,050 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 $49,400, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Norton County, Kansas?

About 15.4% 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 10.5% of people in Norton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norton County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Norton County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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4 ZIP codes
ZIP 67654ZIP 67622ZIP 67645ZIP 67629
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