Norton, VA Demographics

A map of Norton's Population by Race

Norton, Virginia had a population of 3,687 in 2020. It was 87.4% White, 4.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Norton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norton is the 225th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Norton's White Population

3,223 residents of Norton identify as White, or 87.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Norton considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norton is ranked #183 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Norton is more White than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (73.3% White). Norton is less White than neighboring Wise (93.3% White), Tacoma (97.5% White), Dunbar (97.5% White), and Big Stone Gap East (92.4% White).

Norton's Black Population

179 residents of Norton identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norton less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norton is ranked #415 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Norton is more Black than neighboring Wise (1.1% Black), Tacoma (0.5% Black), Dunbar (0% Black), and Big Stone Gap East (0.7% Black). Norton is less Black than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (7.9% Black).

Norton's Asian Population

27 residents of Norton identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norton is ranked #369 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Norton is more Asian than neighboring Tacoma (0% Asian), Dunbar (0% Asian), and Big Stone Gap East (0% Asian). Norton is less Asian than neighboring Wise (1.1% Asian), and The University of Virginia's College at Wise (3.3% Asian).

Norton's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Norton identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norton is ranked #493 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Norton is more Hispanic than neighboring Wise (1.2% Hispanic), Tacoma (1% Hispanic), Dunbar (0% Hispanic), and Big Stone Gap East (1.2% Hispanic). Norton is less Hispanic than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (10% Hispanic).

Norton's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Norton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Norton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norton is ranked #404 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Norton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dunbar (0% Native American/Other), and Big Stone Gap East (0.3% Native American/Other). Norton is less Native American/Other than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (4.7% Native American/Other).

Norton's Multiracial Population

159 residents of Norton identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Norton is ranked #292 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Norton is more Multiracial than neighboring Wise (2.7% Multiracial), The University of Virginia's College at Wise (0.9% Multiracial), Tacoma (0.5% Multiracial), and Dunbar (2.5% Multiracial). Norton is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Stone Gap East (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.