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Norton, Virginia

City · Population 3,478 · #73 in Virginia
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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.

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About Norton

Norton, VA is a small town located in southwestern Virginia, home to 3,478 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Norton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.48 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 465 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Norton Unique

  • Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norton

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🏫 Schools in Norton

  • Central High
  • J.I. Burton High
  • Norton Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)3,478
Rank in state#73 of 227
Land area7.48 sq mi
Density465/sq mi
Coordinates36.9316, -82.6260

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