As of 2026 the population of Norton County is 5,373. The population is expected to shrink to 5,320 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.20%.
The median age of Norton County residents is 42.
The diversity index of Norton County is 30.8, meaning that there is a 31% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Norton County is $76,807 and projected to be $85,950 in 2031. Per capita income is $29,416, projected to be $32,733 in 2031. 0.73% of households – 39 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $610,418 and the average disposable income is $59,296.
There are 2,434 housing units in Norton County; 1,485 are owner-occupied, 469 are rented, and 480 are vacant. The average home value is $175,089, with 72 homes built in 2010 or later, and 878 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 350 businesses in Norton County, employing 2,866 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,963 age 16 and above. 170 workers commute into Norton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,769 residents both live and work in/around Norton County. The average travel time is 11.0 minutes. 28.09% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.57% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,466 drive alone, 78 carpool, and 13 take public transportation. 75 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 331 residents work from home.
1,442 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 619 have associates degrees, 677 have bachelor’s degrees, and 224 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
