Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Norton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,524

Median Agei

47.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%10,392

Asian

3.5%400

Two or More

2.9%332

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%207

Black

1.6%183

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%325

High School Diploma

32%2,794

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%572

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%1,325

Associate's Degree

10%877

Bachelor's Degree

18%1,569

Master's Degree

6.2%545

Professional Degree

0.5%42

Doctorate

1.5%130

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

26.2%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$200,800

Median Renti

$1,059

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.4%4,320

Renter-Occupied

12.6%622

Total Units

5,199

Homeownership

87.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%75

$50K–$100K

3.1%136

$100K–$150K

16.5%713

$150K–$200K

28.3%1,221

$200K–$300K

33.8%1,460

$300K–$500K

14.2%615

$500K–$1M

2.1%89

$1M+

0.3%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

160

$1,000–$1,250

170

$1,250–$1,500

159

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%87

2010–2019

1.6%85

2000–2009

6.3%325

1990–1999

8.2%426

1980–1989

5.6%293

1970–1979

13.7%714

1960–1969

16.3%849

1950–1959

23.4%1,216

1940–1949

9.4%490

1939 or earlier

13.7%714

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.5%4,376

Electricity

5.9%292

Fuel Oil

3.1%151

Wood

2%99

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%13

Other

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,464

Mean Household Incomei

$96,157

Per Capita Incomei

$41,867

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

6,270

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%192

$10K–$15K

1.2%61

$15K–$20K

3.1%153

$20K–$25K

2.3%113

$25K–$30K

1.8%89

$30K–$35K

1.3%66

$35K–$40K

2.6%129

$40K–$45K

2.9%142

$45K–$50K

1.6%81

$50K–$60K

7.2%356

$60K–$75K

11.4%562

$75K–$100K

19.3%955

$100K–$125K

16.6%822

$125K–$150K

9.2%456

$150K–$200K

10.4%514

$200K+

5.1%251

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,969

Avg. Commutei

23.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,008

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

520(5.5% of civilian adults)