City · Ohio
Norton, Ohio
Norton, city, mostly in Summit County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Wayne County, Ohio. Norton had 11,493 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,673 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,524 (±21). GEOID 3957260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,493
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,673 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,524 ±21
Median household income
$90,464
±$4,810 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$200,800
±$13,033 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,059
±$136 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Norton and what county is it in?
Norton is a city mostly in Summit County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Wayne County, Ohio. It covers 20.2 square miles of land, 578 residents per square mile in 2020.
Norton is in the Akron, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Summit County | 11,668 | 100.0% |
| Wayne County | 5 | 0.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Norton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,493 people lived in Norton on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 11,673 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,524 (±21).
| Measure | Norton | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,524 ±21 | 537,864 | −494 |
| Households | 4,942 ±222 | 231,267 | +402 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.10 | 2.29 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 5,199 ±259 | 247,924 | +328 |
Norton's population since 2000
From 11,523 in 2000 to 11,493 in 2025: down 0.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Norton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Norton?
The median resident of Norton is 47.1 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 3.5%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Norton | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 ±3.2 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.6% ±1.7 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±2.5 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±2.5 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2% ±3.5 pts | 73.4% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1% ±2.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±2.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6% ±2.4 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.2% ±3.7 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±2.0 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3% ±2.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Norton earn?
Half of Norton's 4,942 households earn less than $90,464 a year (±$4,810), against $71,622 in Summit County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $84,250 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Norton | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,464 ±$4,810 | $71,622 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,157 ±$5,026 | $99,066 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,867 ±$2,382 | $43,061 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±2.0 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.6% ±3.2 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±2.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.8% ±2.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Norton?
Owners occupy 87.4% of Norton's occupied homes and renters 12.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $200,800 by its owner (±$13,033). The median renter pays $1,059 a month including utilities, and 30.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Norton | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $200,800 ±$13,033 | $208,700 | +$27,888 |
| Median gross rent | $1,059 ±$136 | $1,026 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.8% ±14.9 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,360 ±$47 | $1,470 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.4% ±3.5 pts | 67.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.6% ±3.5 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 5,199 ±259 | 247,924 | +328 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.6% ±2.6 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.7% ±3.8 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Norton work and get to work?
81.0% of Norton's workers drive alone and 14.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Norton | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5% ±3.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±4.3 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.7% ±4.4 pts | 14.8% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±1.8 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Norton?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Norton, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $88,110 (Tract 5320.01) to $93,421 (Tract 5320.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5320.04Summit County | 3,936 | $93,421 |
| Tract 5320.01Summit County | 3,848 | $88,110 |
| Tract 5320.03Summit County | 3,740 | $91,421 |
| Tract 5317.01Summit County | 4,456 | $90,071 |
| Tract 29.02Wayne County | 5,374 | $80,333 |
| Tract 5103.01Summit County | 5,172 | $37,398 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Norton) · Census block assignment files
How does Norton compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Norton is the 2,910th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 156th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Norton ranks 443rd of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 156th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,197th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 707th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 443rd | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 513th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 817th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 399th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 915th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 581st | 1,613 |
| Median age | 390th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 453rd | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 328th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 992nd | 1,731 |
Norton's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Norton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Norton?
13 of the 57 figures for Norton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Norton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Norton.