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Norton, KS
City in Norton County, Kansas.
Population
2,689
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,409
ZIP codes
0
Norton and its ZIP codes
Norton at a glance
- Norton is about 39 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 101st most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $53,125 a year, 28% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,800 (55% below Kansas) and median rent is $598 a month.
Local data for Norton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,125
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$96,800
Median rent
$598/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
7.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (732), Irish Americans (406), Mexican Americans (233).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norton County. PPP loans are for Norton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,842
2,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.2M
FY 2026, $7,548 per person
How people get to work
Norton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 7.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
740
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 14°F
26.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Norton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlmenaCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| EdmondCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| NorcaturCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| ClaytonCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LenoraCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Prairie ViewCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Long IslandCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Hendley, NEVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Beaver City, NECity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| LoganCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Wilsonville, NEVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| StuttgartCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| JenningsCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Lebanon, NEVillage | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Stamford, NEVillage | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| WoodruffCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norton, KS in?
- Norton is in Norton County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Norton, KS?
- About 2,689 people live in Norton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norton?
- Nearby places include Almena (10 mi), Edmond (15 mi), Norcatur (16 mi), Clayton (17 mi), Lenora (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023