Norton County Summary

Life in Norton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Norton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Norton County:

  • The population in Norton County is 5,431.

  • The median home value in Norton County is $85,533.

  • The median income in Norton County is $52,710.

  • The median rent in Norton County is $722.

  • The unemployment rate in Norton County is 1.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Norton County is 9.4%.

  • The average high in Norton County is 72.3° and there are 54.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Norton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Norton County

Norton, KS Population 2,729

Almena, KS Population 398

Lenora, KS Population 205

Edmond, KS Population 112

Clayton, KS Population 75

Map Of Norton County

Norton County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Norton County is 72.3°.

  • There are 73.91 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 54.5 inches of rain each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:35 hours of sun each day in Norton County.

StatNorton County
Mean High72.3
Nice Days73.91
Rainfall54.5
Snowfall8.4
Sunny_hours6:35
72.3°
Average High
54.5
Inches of Rain

Norton County Photos

Norton Co Ks Courthouse
Source: Public Domain

Norton County Demographics

Population over time in Norton County

The current population in Norton County is 5,431. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,457 0.8%
2021 5,416 -0.6%
2020 5,446 -

Gender in Norton County

  • Norton County is 43.8% female with 2,378 female residents.

  • Norton County is 56.2% male with 3,053 male residents.

Female
43.8% (2,378)
Male
56.2% (3,053)
Gender Norton County KS USA
Female 43.8% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 56.2% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Norton County

Norton County is:

  • 86.5% White with 4,699 White residents.

  • 2.9% African American with 156 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 28 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 16 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 185 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.7% Hispanic with 311 Hispanic residents.

White
86.5% (4,699)
African American
2.9% (156)
American Indian
0.7% (36)
Asian
0.5% (28)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (16)
Two Or More
3.4% (185)
Hispanic
5.7% (311)

Table: Norton County By Race

Race Norton County KS USA
White 86.5% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 2.9% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.7% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Norton County, Kansas

  • 6.8% of households in Norton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Norton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Norton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Norton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Norton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Norton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Norton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Norton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Norton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Norton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.8% (369)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (158)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (487)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.5% (623)
$35,000 to $49,999
19.0% (1,033)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.7% (796)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (773)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.4% (617)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.5% (461)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (106)
Income Norton County KS USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.5% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.0% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.7% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.5% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Norton County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Norton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Norton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Norton County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Norton County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Norton County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Norton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Norton County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Norton County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Norton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (162)
9-12th Grade
7% (380)
High School / GED
31% (1,683)
Some College
28% (1,520)
Associate's Degree
10% (543)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (814)
Master's Degree
5% (271)
Professional Degree
1% (54)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Norton County KS USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 31% 26% 26%
Some College 28% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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