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Norton County

Kansas · 5,459 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 $48,486. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
5,459
−8%since 2000
from 5,953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Norton County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,486
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,752
+65%since 2000
from $16,835 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score16.4%(974)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(4,690)
Black3.6%(199)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(311)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other2.4%(132)
Diversity Score28.9%(1,576)
Diversity Score
29
+77%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton County, Kansas?

Norton County, Kansas has about 5,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norton County, Kansas earns about $48,486 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 $79,100, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Norton County, Kansas?

About 19.5% 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 8.7% 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 488 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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