Norton city, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Norton city is a small community located in Virginia, within Norton city. The total population is 3,620. It ranks as the 225th most populous out of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Norton city is 41.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Norton city is $38,497. This is 58% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 51% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.7%. This is 159% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $100,700. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Norton city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Norton city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.1% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Norton city, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.