Norton County, Kansas
Norton County: county in Kansas, United States
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Norton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,671 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,328 inhabitants. Its county seat is Norton. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Norton County at a glance
Norton County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Kansas counties
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NortonPopulation 2,709
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Quick Facts about Norton County
| Population | 5,328 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Norton |
| Area | 2283 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7844,-99.9035 |
| Named for | Orloff Norton |
| Altitude | 2,313 feet / 705 meters |
| Capital | Norton |
| Establishment | February 26, 1867 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 12:58:43 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Norton County is located at 39°47'4"N 99°54'13"W (39.7843900, -99.9034800). It has 8 neighbors: Graham County, Phillips County, Rooks County, Furnas County, Harlan County, Decatur County, Sheridan County and Red Willow County.
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The largest city of Norton County is Norton with a population of 2,709. Other cities include, Almena population 376, Lenora population 229, Clayton population 54 and Edmond population 46. See all Norton County cities & populated places.
Norton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Norton | 2,709 | City in Norton County, Kansas |
| Almena | 376 | City in Norton County, Kansas, United States |
| Lenora | 229 | City in Norton County, Kansas, United States |
| Clayton | 54 | City in Norton County, Kansas, United States |
| Edmond | 46 | Human settlement in Norton County, Kansas, United States of America |
Official website of Norton County
Official Website- Norton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Norton County decreased by 6.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,671 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,656 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,586 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,614 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,534 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,536 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,491 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,421 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,419 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,361 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,328 | -0.62% | estimation process |
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |