Norton, VA

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Norton Overview

3,668
TOTAL POPULATION
1,692
MALE POPULATION
1,976
FEMALE POPULATION
85.63
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.78
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,666
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$36,974
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,625
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Norton Zip Codes

Norton Area Codes

Race in Norton

The most populous races in Norton are White / Caucasian (3,462 | 94.4%), Two or more Races (129 | 3.5%), and Black / African American (75 | 2.0%).
Race in Norton
Race# Population% Population
Asian20.1%
Black / African American752.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,46294.4%
Two or more Races1293.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,668100.0%

Ancestry in Norton

The most populous ancestries reported in Norton are American (1,077 | 29.4%), English (535 | 14.6%), German (446 | 12.2%), Irish (326 | 8.9%), and Italian (87 | 2.4%), together accounting for 67.4% of all Norton residents.
Ancestry in Norton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,07729.4%
Arab270.7%
Blackfeet110.3%
British150.4%
Cherokee350.9%
Dutch501.4%
Eastern European100.3%
English53514.6%
European782.1%
French641.7%
French Canadian70.2%
German44612.2%
Indian (Asian)20.1%
Irish3268.9%
Italian872.4%
Lebanese270.7%
Polish812.2%
Scandinavian100.3%
Scotch-Irish441.2%
Scottish431.2%
Slovak130.4%
Swiss250.7%
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Immigrants in Norton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Norton came from Asia (2 | 0.1%), China (2 | 0.1%), and Eastern Asia (2 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.2% of all Norton residents.
Immigrants in Norton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia20.1%
China20.1%
Eastern Asia20.1%
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Sex and Age in Norton

Sex and Age in Norton

The most populous age groups in Norton are 25 to 29 Years (158 | 9.3%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (189 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Norton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (2.9%)71 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Years76 (4.5%)44 (2.2%)
10 to 14 Years128 (7.6%)136 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years153 (9.0%)143 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years123 (7.3%)61 (3.1%)
25 to 29 Years158 (9.3%)89 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years24 (1.4%)107 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years130 (7.7%)71 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years141 (8.3%)189 (9.6%)
45 to 49 Years94 (5.6%)79 (4.0%)
50 to 54 Years146 (8.6%)147 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years108 (6.4%)133 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years114 (6.7%)164 (8.3%)
65 to 69 Years138 (8.2%)134 (6.8%)
70 to 74 Years37 (2.2%)167 (8.5%)
75 to 79 Years23 (1.4%)76 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years6 (0.4%)65 (3.3%)
85 Years and over44 (2.6%)100 (5.1%)
Total1,692 (100.0%)1,976 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Norton

Median Family Size in Norton

The median family size in Norton is 2.99 persons per family, with single male/father families (84 | 9.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (250 | 28.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Norton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple533 (61.5%)3.01
Single Male/Father84 (9.7%)3.14
Single Female/Mother250 (28.8%)2.88
Total Families867 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Norton

The median household size in Norton is 2.26 persons per household, with single male/father households (84 | 5.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (725 | 45.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Norton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple533 (33.5%)3.01
Single Male/Father84 (5.3%)3.48
Single Female/Mother250 (15.7%)3.31
Non-family725 (45.5%)1.21
Total Households1,592 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Norton

Out of a total of 1,592 households in Norton, 867 (54.5%) are family households, while 725 (45.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 346, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 680.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Norton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-680 (42.7%)
2-Person Households346 (21.7%)32 (2.0%)
3-Person Households235 (14.8%)13 (0.8%)
4-Person Households255 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households31 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total867 (54.5%)725 (45.5%)

Female Fertility in Norton

Fertility by Age in Norton

Average fertility rate in Norton is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 259.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Norton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years37 (100.0%)259.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total37 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Norton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Norton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree37 (100.0%)79.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total37 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)

Income in Norton

Income Overview in Norton

Per Capita Income in Norton is $27,666, while median incomes of families and households are $59,750 and $36,974 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,668$27,666
Median Family Income867$59,750
Mean Family Income867$77,636
Median Household Income1,592$36,974
Mean Household Income1,592$57,800
Income Deficit867$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,6688.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,66891.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,6680.52

Earnings by Sex in Norton

Average Earnings in Norton are $33,036, $35,352 for men and $32,500 for women, a difference of 8.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Norton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male921 (58.0%)$35,352
Female668 (42.0%)$32,500
Total1,589 (100.0%)$33,036

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norton

The most common earnings brackets in Norton are $100,000+ for men (136 | 14.8%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (112 | 16.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less22 (2.4%)13 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99941 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49942 (4.6%)52 (7.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99946 (5.0%)37 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49957 (6.2%)56 (8.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99947 (5.1%)85 (12.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49936 (3.9%)16 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99984 (9.1%)6 (0.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99932 (3.5%)22 (3.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99949 (5.3%)112 (16.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99957 (6.2%)107 (16.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99962 (6.7%)25 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99916 (1.7%)36 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99936 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999100 (10.9%)64 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (6.3%)16 (2.4%)
$100,000+136 (14.8%)21 (3.1%)
Total921 (100.0%)668 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norton

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$42,194$34,154

Family Income in Norton

Family Income Brackets in Norton

According to the Norton family income data, there are 159 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.3% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 27 families (3.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Norton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0008910.3%
$10,000 to $14,9999611.1%
$15,000 to $24,999273.1%
$25,000 to $34,999303.5%
$35,000 to $49,99915918.3%
$50,000 to $74,99912514.4%
$75,000 to $99,999839.6%
$100,000 to $149,99913115.1%
$150,000 to $199,999839.6%
$200,000+445.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norton

2-person families (392 | 45.2%) account for the highest median family income in Norton with $56,500 per family, while 2-person families (392 | 45.2%) have the highest median income of $28,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families392 (45.2%)$56,500
3-Person Families242 (27.9%)$0
4-Person Families202 (23.3%)$49,936
5-Person Families31 (3.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total867 (100.0%)$59,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Norton

The median family income in Norton is $59,750, with families comprising 2 earners (211) having the highest median family income of $112,958, while families with no earners (297) have the lowest median family income of $32,868, accounting for 24.3% and 34.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Norton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners297 (34.3%)$32,868
1 Earner257 (29.6%)$37,292
2 Earners211 (24.3%)$112,958
3+ Earners102 (11.8%)$97,188
Total867 (100.0%)$59,750

Household Income in Norton

Household Income Brackets in Norton

With 252 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Norton, accounting for 15.8% of all households. In contrast, only 49 households (3.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Norton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00017210.8%
$10,000 to $14,99925215.8%
$15,000 to $24,99917811.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991509.4%
$35,000 to $49,99921513.5%
$50,000 to $74,99921213.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991187.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991509.4%
$150,000 to $199,999976.1%
$200,000+493.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Norton

The median household income in Norton is $36,974, with the highest median household income of $48,205 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 520 households (32.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 45 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Norton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years45 (2.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years432 (27.1%)$35,833
45 to 64 Years520 (32.7%)$48,205
65+ Years595 (37.4%)$27,617
Total1,592 (100.0%)$36,974

Poverty in Norton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norton

With 27.2% poverty level for males and 30.8% for females among the residents of Norton, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 49 males (100.0%) and 110 females (71.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (100.0%)36 (50.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years56 (54.4%)30 (35.3%)
12 to 14 Years32 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years43 (72.9%)8 (22.9%)
18 to 24 Years99 (48.1%)110 (71.4%)
25 to 34 Years55 (30.2%)92 (46.9%)
35 to 44 Years54 (20.0%)88 (33.9%)
45 to 54 Years11 (4.7%)56 (25.6%)
55 to 64 Years52 (24.2%)33 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years5 (2.9%)111 (38.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (13.7%)
Total456 (27.2%)593 (30.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norton

According to the poverty statistics in Norton, males aged 15 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)35 (49.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years47 (45.6%)55 (64.7%)
12 to 14 Years69 (68.3%)95 (100.0%)
15 Years11 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (27.1%)27 (77.1%)
18 to 24 Years107 (51.9%)44 (28.6%)
25 to 34 Years127 (69.8%)104 (53.1%)
35 to 44 Years216 (80.0%)172 (66.1%)
45 to 54 Years225 (95.3%)163 (74.4%)
55 to 64 Years163 (75.8%)262 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years170 (97.1%)181 (62.0%)
75 Years and over69 (100.0%)182 (86.3%)
Total1,220 (72.8%)1,335 (69.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Norton show that 3.4% or 18 of the total 533 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.1%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children310 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children205 (91.9%)18 (8.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total515 (96.6%)18 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norton

According to the poverty data in Norton, 22.6% or 19 single-father households and 62.4% or 156 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (70.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)35 (46.7%)
1 or 2 Children19 (70.4%)86 (61.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (22.6%)156 (62.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norton

The poverty data for Norton shows that 18 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 175 of the single-parent households (52.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (8.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)35 (26.5%)
1 or 2 Children18 (8.1%)105 (62.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (3.4%)175 (52.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Norton

Employment by Class of Employer in Norton

Among the 1,466 employed individuals in Norton, private company employees (1,087 | 74.2%), not-for-profit organizations (126 | 8.6%), and state government employees (93 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Norton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,08774.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)362.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)785.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations1268.6%
Local Government Employees463.1%
State Government Employees936.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,466100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Norton

According to the labor force statistics for Norton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,138), 51.8% or 1,625 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 119 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 83.4% or 201 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.8% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Norton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years182 (67.4%)23 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Years102 (55.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years171 (69.2%)39 (22.8%)
30 to 34 Years46 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years386 (72.7%)21 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years321 (68.9%)36 (11.2%)
55 to 59 Years201 (83.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years126 (45.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years57 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over32 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,625 (51.8%)119 (7.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norton

According to labor force statistics for Norton, 66.1% of individuals (1,252) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,894) are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 96 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.7% or 344 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.8% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School34 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma282 (48.1%)75 (12.8%)
College / Associate Degree591 (75.2%)80 (10.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher344 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,252 (66.1%)146 (7.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Norton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norton are Management (290 | 19.3%), Community & Social Service (131 | 8.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (128 | 8.5%), Computers & Mathematics (93 | 6.2%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (54 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Norton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norton, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (77.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (66.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Norton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management86 (29.7%)204 (70.3%)
Business & Financial9 (23.1%)30 (76.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science85 (66.4%)43 (33.6%)
Computers & Mathematics58 (62.4%)35 (37.6%)
Architecture & Engineering27 (77.1%)8 (22.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 67 (51.1%)64 (48.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total (Category)247 (40.2%)368 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)858 (57.0%)647 (43.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Norton are Food Preparation & Serving (88 | 5.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (87 | 5.8%), Personal Care & Service (47 | 3.1%), and Healthcare Support (40 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Norton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Norton, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (85.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (71.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (28.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (14.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Norton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving75 (85.2%)13 (14.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance62 (71.3%)25 (28.7%)
Personal Care & Service47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)184 (70.2%)78 (29.8%)
Total (Overall)858 (57.0%)647 (43.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Norton are Office & Administration (188 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (187 | 12.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Norton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Norton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related124 (66.3%)63 (33.7%)
Office & Administration63 (33.5%)125 (66.5%)
Total (Category)187 (49.9%)188 (50.1%)
Total (Overall)858 (57.0%)647 (43.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Norton are Construction & Extraction (123 | 8.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (36 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Norton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Norton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)858 (57.0%)647 (43.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Norton are Transportation (45 | 3.0%), Production (20 | 1.3%), and Material Moving (17 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Norton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Norton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Total (Category)69 (84.2%)13 (15.9%)
Total (Overall)858 (57.0%)647 (43.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Norton

Employment Industries in Norton

The major employment industries in Norton include Accommodation & Food Services (237 | 15.8%), Retail Trade (235 | 15.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (198 | 13.2%), Professional & Scientific (150 | 10.0%), and Administrative & Support (139 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Norton

Employment Industries by Sex in Norton

The Norton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (82.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Norton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade129 (54.9%)106 (45.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Utilities23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information79 (92.9%)6 (7.1%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific85 (56.7%)65 (43.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support52 (37.4%)87 (62.6%)
Educational Services13 (17.1%)63 (82.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance81 (40.9%)117 (59.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services122 (51.5%)115 (48.5%)
Public Administration25 (48.1%)27 (51.9%)
Total858 (57.0%)647 (43.0%)

Education in Norton

School Enrollment in Norton

The most common levels of schooling among the 646 students in Norton are college / undergraduate (212 | 32.8%), middle school (173 | 26.8%), and high school (141 | 21.8%).
School Enrollment in Norton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool111.7%
Kindergarten111.7%
Elementary School9114.1%
Middle School17326.8%
High School14121.8%
College / Undergraduate21232.8%
Graduate / Professional71.1%
Total646100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norton

Out of a total of 646 students who are enrolled in schools in Norton, 63 (9.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 583 (90.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 28 (80.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds190 (84.4%)35 (15.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over7 (20.0%)28 (80.0%)
Total583 (90.2%)63 (9.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norton

Business (123 | 22.7%), literature & languages (111 | 20.5%), education (67 | 12.4%), engineering (56 | 10.3%), and social sciences (41 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 541 individuals in Norton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural163.0%
Physical & Health Sciences91.7%
Psychology285.2%
Social Sciences417.6%
Engineering5610.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies163.0%
Science & Technology213.9%
Business12322.7%
Education6712.4%
Literature & Languages11120.5%
Liberal Arts & History387.0%
Visual & Performing Arts152.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total541100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Norton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Norton are males with 3 vehicles (311, accounting for 36.8%) and females with 3 vehicles (124, making up 50.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle41 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle104 (12.3%)162 (26.1%)
2 Vehicles281 (33.3%)243 (39.1%)
3 Vehicles311 (36.8%)124 (19.9%)
4 Vehicles107 (12.7%)93 (14.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total844 (100.0%)622 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Norton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Norton are 10 to 14 minutes (341 commuters, 26.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (265 commuters, 20.4%), and less than 5 minutes (258 commuters, 19.9%).
Commute Time in Norton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes25819.9%
5 to 9 Minutes26520.4%
10 to 14 Minutes34126.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1219.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1068.2%
25 to 29 Minutes70.5%
30 to 34 Minutes685.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes90.7%
60 to 89 Minutes251.9%
90 or more Minutes1007.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Norton

The most common commute times in Norton are 5 to 9 minutes (252 commuters, 32.6%) for males and less than 5 minutes (193 commuters, 36.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Norton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes65 (8.4%)193 (36.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes252 (32.6%)13 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes192 (24.8%)149 (28.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes101 (13.1%)20 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes24 (3.1%)82 (15.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes30 (3.9%)38 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (1.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes25 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes84 (10.9%)16 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Norton are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (130, 16.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (86, 16.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM103 (13.3%)13 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM41 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM41 (5.3%)8 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8 (1.0%)42 (8.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11 (1.4%)67 (12.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM38 (4.9%)74 (14.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM83 (10.7%)86 (16.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM130 (16.8%)61 (11.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM34 (4.4%)39 (7.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM110 (14.2%)16 (3.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM41 (5.3%)13 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM16 (2.1%)50 (9.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM88 (11.4%)49 (9.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM29 (3.7%)9 (1.7%)
Total773 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Norton

Occupancy by Ownership in Norton

Of the total 1,592 dwellings in Norton, owner-occupied units account for 844 (53.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 748 (47.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Norton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units84453.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units74847.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,592100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Norton

Occupancy by Household Size in Norton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household68042.7%
2-Person Household37823.7%
3-Person Household24815.6%
4+ Person Household28618.0%
Total Housing Units1,592100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household305 (44.9%)375 (55.1%)
2-Person Household244 (64.5%)134 (35.4%)
3-Person Household205 (82.7%)43 (17.3%)
4+ Person Household90 (31.5%)196 (68.5%)
Total Housing Units844 (53.0%)748 (47.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (10.6%)152 (89.4%)
High School Diploma254 (41.7%)355 (58.3%)
College/Associate Degree326 (62.3%)197 (37.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher246 (84.8%)44 (15.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20813.1%
35 to 44 Years26916.9%
45 to 54 Years25115.8%
55 to 64 Years26916.9%
65 to 74 Years35222.1%
75 to 84 Years1338.4%
85 Years and Over1106.9%
Total1,592100.0%

Housing Finances in Norton

Median Income by Occupancy in Norton

Median Income by Occupancy in Norton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied844 (53.0%)$58,243
Renter-Occupied748 (47.0%)$15,112
Average1,592 (100.0%)$36,974

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)108 (14.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (2.5%)43 (5.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99932 (3.8%)219 (29.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (2.4%)129 (17.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99915 (1.8%)14 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99981 (9.6%)69 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999150 (17.8%)65 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999162 (19.2%)50 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (8.6%)45 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999143 (16.9%)6 (0.8%)
$150,000 or more147 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total844 (100.0%)748 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30091 (10.8%)170 (22.7%)
$300 to $499182 (21.6%)131 (17.5%)
$500 to $799270 (32.0%)252 (33.7%)
$800 to $99951 (6.0%)103 (13.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499167 (19.8%)8 (1.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99958 (6.9%)26 (3.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49918 (2.1%)32 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more7 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total844 (100.0%)748 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Norton

Housing Structures in Norton

Housing Structures in Norton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached90957.1%
Single Unit, Attached181.1%
2 Unit Apartments815.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments483.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments583.6%
10 or more Apartments26916.9%
Mobile Home / Other20913.1%
Total1,592100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached726 (79.9%)183 (20.1%)
Single Unit, Attached7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)269 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other111 (53.1%)98 (46.9%)
Total844 (53.0%)748 (47.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms17 (2.0%)206 (27.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms159 (18.8%)428 (57.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms316 (37.4%)114 (15.2%)
8 or more Rooms352 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total844 (100.0%)748 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7 (0.8%)15 (2.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity775 (91.8%)726 (97.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene10 (1.2%)7 (0.9%)
Coal or Coke14 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used9 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total844 (100.0%)748 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Norton

Household Vehicle Usage in Norton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)129 (17.2%)
1 Vehicle324 (38.4%)468 (62.6%)
2 Vehicles236 (28.0%)110 (14.7%)
3 or more Vehicles284 (33.7%)41 (5.5%)
Total844 (100.0%)748 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Norton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Norton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units535309
Median Property Value$85,000$144,000
Median Household Income$53,979$96
Monthly Housing Costs$494$7
Real Estate Taxes$739$25

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00096 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999238 (44.5%)66 (21.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999201 (37.6%)183 (59.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)60 (19.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total535 (100.0%)309 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00021 (3.9%)6 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99961 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (10.5%)6 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99981 (15.1%)25 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999156 (29.2%)69 (22.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99946 (8.6%)6 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99963 (11.8%)27 (8.7%)
$150,000 or more51 (9.5%)80 (25.9%)
Total535 (100.0%)309 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x335 (62.6%)111,250 (36,003.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x69 (12.9%)185 (59.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x43 (8.0%)19 (6.1%)
4.0x or more88 (16.5%)49 (15.9%)
Total535 (100.0%)309 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800289 (54.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499114 (21.3%)92 (29.8%)
$800 to $1,49994 (17.6%)110 (35.6%)
Total535 (100.0%)309 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Norton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years482 (93.8%)32 (6.2%)
19 to 25 Years314 (73.9%)111 (26.1%)
26 to 34 Years162 (53.5%)141 (46.5%)
35 to 44 Years472 (89.1%)58 (10.9%)
45 to 54 Years423 (93.0%)32 (7.0%)
55 to 64 Years504 (98.8%)6 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years467 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older280 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,224 (89.5%)380 (10.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen482 (93.8%)32 (6.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen314 (73.9%)111 (26.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000939 (85.4%)160 (14.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999719 (92.2%)61 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999411 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999287 (94.7%)16 (5.3%)
$100,000 and over868 (85.9%)143 (14.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 685 (70.8%)35 (29.2%)
6 to 18 Years319 (62.1%)196 (38.1%)
19 to 25 Years125 (29.4%)189 (44.5%)
25 to 34 Years87 (28.7%)75 (24.7%)
35 to 44 Years226 (42.6%)246 (46.4%)
45 to 54 Years162 (35.6%)261 (57.4%)
55 to 64 Years156 (30.6%)384 (75.3%)
65 to 74 Years467 (100.0%)192 (41.1%)
75 Years and over280 (100.0%)209 (74.6%)
Total1,907 (52.9%)1,787 (49.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years86 (31.4%)99 (43.0%)
18 to 34 Years57 (14.7%)96 (27.4%)
35 to 64 Years117 (16.2%)302 (39.0%)
65 to 74 Years81 (46.3%)127 (43.5%)
75 Years and over50 (72.5%)54 (25.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Norton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Norton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (6.8%)102 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years17 (9.7%)90 (30.8%)
75 Years and over22 (31.9%)33 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Norton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years70 (25.6%)39 (17.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (3.4%)37 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years29 (4.0%)50 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years28 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (8.7%)21 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Norton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years39 (14.2%)60 (26.1%)
18 to 34 Years41 (10.6%)38 (10.9%)
35 to 64 Years36 (5.0%)106 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years5 (2.9%)91 (31.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)26 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Norton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years60 (8.3%)193 (24.9%)
65 to 74 Years64 (36.6%)127 (43.5%)
75 Years and over10 (14.5%)49 (23.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Norton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.8%)10 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years28 (3.9%)21 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.0%)19 (6.5%)
75 Years and over6 (8.7%)6 (2.8%)

Technology Access in Norton

Computing Device Access in Norton

Computing Device Access in Norton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,00363.0%
Smartphone1,23777.7%
Tablet93959.0%
No Computing Device19812.4%
Total1,592100.0%

Internet Access in Norton

Internet Access in Norton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet221.4%
Broadband Home90857.0%
Cellular Data Only23014.4%
Satellite Internet583.6%
No Internet43227.1%
Total1,592100.0%

Norton Summary

Norton is a city located in the southwestern corner of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the county seat of Wise County and is part of the Big Stone Gap Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Norton was estimated to be 3,958 in 2019.

History

Norton was founded in 1894 and was named after Virginia Governor Francis Harrison Norton. The city was incorporated in 1924 and has since grown to become the largest city in Wise County.
Norton was the site of the Battle of Norton in 1863 during the American Civil War. The battle was fought between Confederate and Union forces and resulted in a Confederate victory.

Geography

Norton is located in the Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia. It is situated at the junction of US Route 23 and US Route 58, approximately 20 miles north of the Tennessee border. The city is located in the Appalachian Plateau region and is surrounded by the Clinch Mountain range.
The city has a total area of 5.3 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located at an elevation of 2,068 feet above sea level.

Economy

Norton is the economic hub of Wise County and the surrounding region. The city is home to several major employers, including the Norton Community Hospital, Norton Community College, and the Norton City Schools.
The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is also home to the Norton Industrial Park, which is home to several manufacturing and industrial businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Norton was 3,914. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Norton is served by the Norton City Public Schools system, which consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The city is also home to the Norton Community College, which offers associate degrees and certificate programs.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Norton?
Total Population of Norton is 3,668.
What is the Total Male Population of Norton?
Total Male Population of Norton is 1,692.
What is the Total Female Population of Norton?
Total Female Population of Norton is 1,976.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Norton?
There are 85.63 Males per 100 Females in Norton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Norton?
There are 116.78 Females per 100 Males in Norton.
What is the Median Population Age in Norton?
Median Population Age in Norton is 43.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Norton
Average Family Size in Norton is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Norton
Average Household Size in Norton is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Norton?
Per Capita income in Norton is $27,666.
What is the Median Family Income in Norton?
Median Family Income in Norton is $59,750.
What is the Median Household income in Norton?
Median Household Income in Norton is $36,974.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Norton?
Income or Wage Gap in Norton is 8.1%.
Women in Norton earn 91.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Norton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Norton is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Norton?
There are 1,625 People in the Labor Forcein in Norton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Norton?
51.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Norton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Norton?
Unemployment Rate in Norton is 7.3%.