Norton

City in Norton city, Virginia

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Norton is a city in Norton city, Virginia, with 3,687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,684 ft (818 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wise, 4.0 miles NE.

About Norton

Norton is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in the far western tip of the state and surrounded by Wise County, Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,687, making it the least populous city in Virginia. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Norton with surrounding Wise County for statistical purposes.

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Living in Norton

Median household income
$41,495
Median home value
$110,000
Median rent
$692/mo
Median age
41.3
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Norton, VA population

Norton had 3,687 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,687
Density493 per sq mi (190 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Norton at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyNorton city
TypeCity
Population3,687 (2020)
Land area7.48 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation2,684 ft (818 m)
Coordinates36.9315° N, 82.6260° W
ZIP code24273
Official websitenortonva.org
Census code (GEOID)5157688

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Norton

What county is Norton in?

Norton is in Norton city, Virginia.

What is the population of Norton, VA?

3,687 people lived in Norton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Norton, VA?

The ZIP code of Norton is 24273.

What is the elevation of Norton?

2,684 feet (818 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Norton?

Wise (4.0 mi), The University of Virginia's College at Wise (4.7 mi), Tacoma (5.3 mi), Dunbar (7.2 mi), Big Stone Gap East (7.4 mi).

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