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Norton

Virginia · 3,958 residents · 7.477 sq mi
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Norton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,944. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $75,200. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,958
+1%since 2000
from 3,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,944
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,788 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,145
+51%since 2000
from $16,024 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,548)
Black6%(235)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian1%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(729)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(3,478)
Black6.3%(250)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(68)
Asian1.4%(56)
Other1.3%(53)
Diversity Score25.2%(999)
Diversity Score
25
+35%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton, Virginia?

Norton, Virginia has about 3,958 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norton, Virginia?

The typical household in Norton, Virginia earns about $33,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norton, Virginia expensive?

In Norton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $75,200, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Norton, Virginia?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Norton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norton, Virginia?

About 22.6% of people in Norton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Norton, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 289 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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