Norton County's 2026 population is estimated at 5,377, reflecting a 0.39% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Norton County is the 64th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 5,664 and has grown -5.07% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 4,282 adults, (1,087 of whom are seniors) in Norton County.
Female: 2,426 (45.3%)
Male: 2,933 (54.7%)
The racial composition of Norton County includes 89.16% White, 3.12% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,778 | 89.16% |
| Two or more races | 265 | 4.94% |
| Black or African American | 167 | 3.12% |
| Other race | 83 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 59 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.13% |
Norton County 's average per capita income is $28,856. Household income levels show a median of $54,050. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,917 | - |
| Families | $65,588 | $82,148 |
| Households | $54,050 | $67,022 |
| Non Families | $32,014 | $44,581 |
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