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Norlina, NC
Town in Warren County, North Carolina.
Population
1,087
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,103
ZIP codes
0
Norlina and its ZIP codes
Norlina at a glance
- Norlina is about 5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,143 a year, 63% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,700 (67% below North Carolina) and median rent is $747 a month.
Local data for Norlina, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norlina, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,143
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$94,700
Median rent
$747/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (77), Irish Americans (49), Scottish Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Norlina.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,096
2,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,932
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $5,545 per person
How people get to work
Norlina, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norlina, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
281
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norlina, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Norlina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WarrentonTown | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| MaconTown | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| MiddleburgTown | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| Bracey, VACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 13 |
| Ebony, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| South HendersonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| HendersonCity | 15 mi | 8.6 |
| LittletonTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| Baskerville, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Union Level, VACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| La Crosse, VATown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Boydton, VATown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| HollisterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| Gasburg, VACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.7 |
| Brodnax, VATown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norlina, NC in?
- Norlina is in Warren County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Norlina, NC?
- About 1,087 people live in Norlina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norlina?
- Nearby places include Warrenton (3.8 mi), Macon (6.2 mi), Middleburg (8 mi), Bracey, VA (10 mi), Ebony, VA (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023