Norton city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Norton city is located in Virginia with a total population of 3,620. It is the 132nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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%.