As of 2025 the population of Norton County is 5,485. The population is expected to shrink to 5,138 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.30%.
The median age of Norton County residents is 43.
The diversity index of Norton County is 30.9, 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 $74,255 and projected to be $80,360 in 2030. Per capita income is $28,228, projected to be $29,887 in 2030. 0.89% of households – 49 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $557,611 and the average disposable income is $57,346.
There are 2,454 housing units in Norton County; 1,463 are owner-occupied, 513 are rented, and 478 are vacant. The average home value is $168,464, with 73 homes built in 2010 or later, and 983 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 343 businesses in Norton County, employing 2,817 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,968 age 16 and above. 132 workers commute into Norton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,758 residents both live and work in/around Norton County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 24.63% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.51% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,455 drive alone, 51 carpool, and 9 take public transportation. 112 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 341 residents work from home.
1,383 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 632 have associates degrees, 607 have bachelor’s degrees, and 201 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
