Norton, Virginia
Norton: independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Norton is a city located in the county of City of Norton in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,958 and a population density of 203 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,985 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1893.
Quick Facts about Norton
| Population | 3,985 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | City of Norton |
| Postal code | 24273 |
| Phone Area Codes | 276 |
| Area | 19.46 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9334,-82.6291 |
| Altitude | 2,684 feet / 818 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1894 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:16:30 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 205 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Norton is located at 36°56'0"N 82°37'45"W (36.9334300, -82.6290500).
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Weather
82°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph W
Friday
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Norton increased by 0.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,958 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,087 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,124 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,099 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,135 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,009 | -3.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,972 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,918 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,972 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,981 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,985 | 0.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,526 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,022 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,765 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,022 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 83.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 12.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,091 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,081 |
Norton zip code is 24273.
County name: Norton, County
fips: 51720
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,081 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $177,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,356 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $513 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $673 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 28 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,460 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 40,874 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 110,051 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 347,209 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,897 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,783 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,677 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 652 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,743 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 256,985 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -10.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,533 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,820 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,081 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 393 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 112 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,578 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 265 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,416 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 23.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 741.56 |
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1High Knob Lookout Tower
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People born in Norton (4)
People born in Norton, including musician Dock Boggs, Player of football Justin Hamilton, musician Jack Cooke, .
More notable people
- Judith Jagdmann (American politician) she was born in 03/11/1958
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Norton, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233897 | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise (VA) | 24293-4400 |
Closest post offices linked to Norton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Post Office | Norton (VA) | 24273 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Norton, Massachusetts city in Massachusetts with a population of 19,983 people.
- Norton, Kansas city in Norton County, Kansas with a population of 2,709 people.
- Norton, Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 156 people.
- Norton, Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 4 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Norton distances to largest Virginia cities