Norton County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,359 | — | #2,862 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,050 | -28.1% | #2,530 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,708 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $101,500 | -64.0% | #2,962 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $609 | -47.6% | #3,037 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | -42.9% | #241 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Norton County has a population of 5,359, making it the #2,862 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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The median household income in Norton County is $54,050, ranking #2,530 out of 3,222 counties — 28.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.2% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
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The median home value in Norton County is $101,500 (-64.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $609/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.2%.
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90.0% of residents in Norton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
About Norton County, Kansas
Norton County, Kansas has a total population of 5,359, making it the 2,862nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Norton County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Norton County is $54,050, which ranks #2,530 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Norton County is $101,500, 64.0% below the national median. Renters in Norton County pay a median gross rent of $609 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Norton County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.0 min.
Norton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.9%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Norton County, Kansas 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.