Norton County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Norton County is located in Kansas with a total population of 5,392. It is the 64th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Norton County is 40.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Norton County is $50,305. This is 31% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Norton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Norton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.