Norton city, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Norton city has a population of 3,577 residents and a median age of 41.3 years, making it the #2,996 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 26.3%. The median home value is $110,000, and the median household income is $41,495, which is 45% below the national median.
Demographics
Norton city has a population of 3,577, making it the #2,996 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Norton city is $41,495, ranking #3,049 out of 3,222 counties — 44.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.3% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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Housing
The median home value in Norton city is $110,000 (-61.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $692/mo and the homeownership rate is 50.0%.
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Education
In Norton city, 13.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 59.4% below the national average, ranking #2,966 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Norton city is 65.0 years. 22.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
21.1% of adults in Norton city smoke , 41.8% are obese , and 19.2% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
29.7% of children in Norton city live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 45.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Norton city is 48.0%. The mean commute time is 21.1 min, which is 23.7% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Norton city voted Republican with a margin of 43.6%. The vote was 27.9% Dem / 71.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.3 toward Republicans .
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About Norton city, Virginia
Norton city, Virginia has a total population of 3,577, making it the 2,996th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Norton city is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Norton city is $41,495, which ranks #3,049 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Norton city is $110,000, 61.0% below the national median. Renters in Norton city pay a median gross rent of $692 per month. The homeownership rate is 50.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Norton city, 13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
Norton city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Norton city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.