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{{Short description|City in Norton County, Kansas}}
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|area_code = [[Area code 785|785]]
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'''Norton''' is a city in, and the [[county seat]] of, [[Norton County, Kansas|Norton County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the city population was 2,928.<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=March 27, 2011 }}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
'''Norton''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Norton County, Kansas|Norton County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 2,747.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Norton, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2051500 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227111438/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2051500 |archive-date=February 27, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Norton was founded in 1872.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n360 253]}}</ref> Like the county, it was named for Capt. Orloff Norton.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4895 | title=Profile for Norton, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | access-date=21 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715004912/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4895 | archive-date=15 July 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[File:Norton, Kansas tornado 06241909.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Tornado on June 24, 1909]]
Norton was founded in 1872.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n360 253]}}</ref> Like the county, it was named for Capt. Orloff Norton.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4895 | title=Profile for Norton, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=21 June 2014}}</ref>


The first hotel was a [[log house]], built in 1873.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC/page/n364 374]}}</ref>
The first hotel was a [[log house]], built in 1873.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC/page/n364 374]}}</ref>
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==Geography==
==Geography==
Norton is located at {{Coord|39|50|0|N|99|53|27|W|type:city}} (39.833338, -99.890899).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.93|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref> The city is situated on the north side of [[Prairie Dog Creek]] in Norton County. Before the Bureau of Reclamation constructed [[Keith Sebelius Lake]] in 1963, Norton was prone to frequent flooding. The construction of the Dam has since resolved the problem and created the current reservoir that sits {{convert|2.5|mi}} southwest of Norton.<ref>{{cite web| title= Project Details - Almena Unit| publisher=[[United States Bureau of Reclamation]] | url= http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Almena+Unit | accessdate=2010-11-02}}</ref> The Nebraska border is located {{convert|11|mi}} north of the city.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.93|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref> The city is situated on the north side of [[Prairie Dog Creek]] in Norton County. Before the Bureau of Reclamation constructed [[Keith Sebelius Lake]] in 1963, Norton was prone to frequent flooding. The construction of the Dam has since resolved the problem and created the current reservoir that sits {{convert|2.5|mi}} southwest of Norton.<ref>{{cite web| title= Project Details - Almena Unit| publisher= [[United States Bureau of Reclamation]]| url= http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Almena+Unit| access-date= 2010-11-02| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150905053016/http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Almena+Unit| archive-date= 2015-09-05| url-status= dead}}</ref> The Nebraska border is located {{convert|11|mi}} north of the city.

===Climate===
Norton is on the boundary of two climate zones, humid continental and semiarid. Temperatures can fluctuate drastically between the winter and summer seasons. Because of its location on the [[High Plains (United States)|High Plains]], snowfall totals can sometimes approach the yearly average after a single snowfall.

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|location = Norton, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2022
|single line = Yes
|collapsed = Yes

|Jan record high F = 81
|Feb record high F = 87
|Mar record high F = 95
|Apr record high F = 100
|May record high F = 102
|Jun record high F = 113
|Jul record high F = 116
|Aug record high F = 113
|Sep record high F = 108
|Oct record high F = 99
|Nov record high F = 89
|Dec record high F = 84

|Jan avg record high F = 66.9
|Feb avg record high F = 71.8
|Mar avg record high F = 81.3
|Apr avg record high F = 88.1
|May avg record high F = 94.0
|Jun avg record high F = 100.1
|Jul avg record high F = 103.4
|Aug avg record high F = 101.9
|Sep avg record high F = 97.6
|Oct avg record high F = 91.3
|Nov avg record high F = 78.7
|Dec avg record high F = 68.2
|year avg record high F = 104.6

|Jan high F = 41.7
|Feb high F = 45.6
|Mar high F = 56.8
|Apr high F = 65.8
|May high F = 74.9
|Jun high F = 86.2
|Jul high F = 91.5
|Aug high F = 89.3
|Sep high F = 81.7
|Oct high F = 69.4
|Nov high F = 55.5
|Dec high F = 43.7
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|Jan mean F = 29.0
|Feb mean F = 32.2
|Mar mean F = 42.0
|Apr mean F = 51.1
|May mean F = 61.2
|Jun mean F = 72.3
|Jul mean F = 77.8
|Aug mean F = 75.7
|Sep mean F = 67.3
|Oct mean F = 54.6
|Nov mean F = 41.4
|Dec mean F = 31.1
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|Jan low F = 16.2
|Feb low F = 18.8
|Mar low F = 27.3
|Apr low F = 36.4
|May low F = 47.6
|Jun low F = 58.5
|Jul low F = 64.1
|Aug low F = 62.2
|Sep low F = 52.9
|Oct low F = 39.8
|Nov low F = 27.3
|Dec low F = 18.4
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|Jan avg record low F = -2.5
|Feb avg record low F = .16
|Mar avg record low F = 9.7
|Apr avg record low F = 22.3
|May avg record low F = 33.9
|Jun avg record low F = 47.4
|Jul avg record low F = 55.1
|Aug avg record low F = 52.8
|Sep avg record low F = 39.3
|Oct avg record low F = 22.7
|Nov avg record low F = 11.2
|Dec avg record low F = 0.8
|year avg record low F = -7.6

|Jan record low F = -27
|Feb record low F = -25
|Mar record low F = -17
|Apr record low F = 2
|May record low F = 19
|Jun record low F = 37
|Jul record low F = 42
|Aug record low F = 36
|Sep record low F = 24
|Oct record low F = 6
|Nov record low F = -11
|Dec record low F = -27

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|Jan precipitation inch = 0.56
|Feb precipitation inch = 0.69
|Mar precipitation inch = 1.37
|Apr precipitation inch = 2.28
|May precipitation inch = 3.55
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.01
|Jul precipitation inch = 3.52
|Aug precipitation inch = 2.76
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|Oct precipitation inch = 1.92
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|Jul precipitation days = 8.1
|Aug precipitation days = 6.9
|Sep precipitation days = 5.0
|Oct precipitation days = 5.2
|Nov precipitation days = 3.5
|Dec precipitation days = 3.1

|Jan snow inch = 4.6
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|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Norton 9SSE, KS
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
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|1880= 634
|1880= 634
|1890= 1074
|1890= 1074
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|2000= 3012
|2000= 3012
|2010= 2928
|2010= 2928
|2020= 2747
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|estimate=2768
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 2,747 people, 1,213 households, and 692 families in Norton.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,439.7 per square mile (555.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,457 housing units at an average density of 763.6 per square mile (294.8/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 90.21% (2,478) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (88.24% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.84% (23) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.55% (15) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.73% (20) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 1.09% (30) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.59% (181) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 5.28% (145) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 1,213 households, 26.0% had children under the age of 18; 42.6% were married couples living together; 28.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.5% of households consisted of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.4% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

24.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.2 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $49,069 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,615) and the median family income was $59,648 (+/- $18,177).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $32,346 (+/- $3,580) versus $29,167 (+/- $11,470) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,683 (+/- $3,071).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 0.9% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Norton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,928 people, 1,290 households, and 763 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1517.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,465 housing units at an average density of {{convert|759.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.3% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,928 people, 1,290 households, and 763 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1517.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,465 housing units at an average density of {{convert|759.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.3% of the population.


There were 1,290 households of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.86.
There were 1,290 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.86.


The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 3,012 people, 1,331 households, and 814 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,566.5 people per square mile (605.7/km²). There were 1,517 housing units at an average density of 789.0 per square mile (305.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.91% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.40% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.33% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.63% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.66% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.03% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,012 people, 1,331 households, and 814 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,566.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,517 housing units at an average density of {{convert|789.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.91% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.40% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.33% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.63% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.66% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.03% of the population.


There were 1,331 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.86.
There were 1,331 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.86.


In the city, the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $30,339, and the median income for a family was $36,179. Males had a median income of $25,943 versus $20,559 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,438. About 5.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,339, and the median income for a family was $36,179. Males had a median income of $25,943 versus $20,559 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,438. About 5.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Climate==
Norton is on the boundary of two climate zones, humid continental and semiarid. Temperatures can fluctuate drastically between the winter and summer seasons with average lows of 15&nbsp;°F in January to average highs of 94&nbsp;°F in July. Precipitation is relatively low with an average yearly rainfall of 21.1&nbsp;inches. Snowfall throughout the year averages {{convert|25.1|in}}, however, because of its location on the [[high plains]], snowfall totals can sometimes approach the yearly average after a single snowfall.

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|location = Norton, Kansas
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|Jan record high F = 81
|Feb record high F = 81
|Mar record high F = 93
|Apr record high F = 100
|May record high F = 105
|Jun record high F = 114
|Jul record high F = 117
|Aug record high F = 115
|Sep record high F = 112
|Oct record high F = 101
|Nov record high F = 86
|Dec record high F = 83
|year record high F = 117
|Jan high F = 42
|Feb high F = 47
|Mar high F = 55
|Apr high F = 67
|May high F = 76
|Jun high F = 87
|Jul high F = 94
|Aug high F = 93
|Sep high F = 86
|Oct high F = 72
|Nov high F = 56
|Dec high F = 45
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|Feb low F = 19
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|Apr low F = 38
|May low F = 49
|Jun low F = 60
|Jul low F = 65
|Aug low F = 64
|Sep low F = 54
|Oct low F = 41
|Nov low F = 27
|Dec low F = 19
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|Jan record low F = −24
|Feb record low F = −23
|Mar record low F = −20
|Apr record low F = 4
|May record low F = 26
|Jun record low F = 37
|Jul record low F = 44
|Aug record low F = 39
|Sep record low F = 19
|Oct record low F = 8
|Nov record low F = −11
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|Jan precipitation inch = 0.4
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|Mar precipitation inch = 1.2
|Apr precipitation inch = 2.1
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|Dec precipitation inch = 0.6
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|Sep snow inch = 0
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|Apr rain days = 4.9
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|Jun rain days = 6.5
|Jul rain days = 5.3
|Aug rain days = 5.2
|Sep rain days = 3.5
|Oct rain days = 2.7
|Nov rain days = 2
|Dec rain days = 1.8
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|source 1 = Weatherbase <ref>{{cite web
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|url = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx/?n=satclidata.htm
|title = Norton Climate Records
|accessdate = September 4, 2009
|publisher = NOAA}}</ref>
|date=August 2010
}}


==Education==
==Education==
[[File:Norton, Kansas tornado 06241909.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Tornado on June 24, 1909]]
The Board of Education for the Unified School District #211, the Norton Community Schools, oversees the operation of three student attendance centers in the Community of Norton.{{citation needed|date=March 2011}}
The community is served by [[Norton USD 211]] public school district.


''Eisenhower Elementary School'' Constructed in 1954 and added on to in 1966 and 1990, Eisenhower Elementary serves students in USD 211 in grades ECD through sixth grade. Full day, every day kindergarten is offered as is a full range of special education services. Grades ECD through four are taught in self-contained classrooms. Grades 5 & 6 are departmentalized for instruction in math, reading, science, language arts and computer technology. Each teacher also teaches social studies and spelling to their homeroom students.{{citation needed|date=March 2011}}
''Eisenhower Elementary School'' Constructed in 1954 and added on to in 1966 and 1990, Eisenhower Elementary serves students in USD 211 in grades ECD through sixth grade. Full day, every day kindergarten is offered as is a full range of special education services. Grades ECD through four are taught in self-contained classrooms. Grades 5 & 6 are departmentalized for instruction in math, reading, science, language arts and computer technology. Each teacher also teaches social studies and spelling to their homeroom students.{{citation needed|date=March 2011}}


''Norton Junior High School'' Constructed in 1937 and extensively remodeled in 1984, Norton Junior High School serves the 120+ students in grades 7 & 8. In addition to required classes of math, language arts, physical education/ health, science and social studies each junior high student receives 3 semesters of instruction in computer technology and digital media production and one semester of technology exploration (robotics, pneumatics, electronics, etc.). Elective classes are offered in vocal music, instrumental music, art, wood working, and family and consumer sciences.{{citation needed|date=March 2011}}
''Norton Junior High School'' Constructed in 1937 and extensively remodeled in 1984, Norton Junior High School serves the 120+ students in grades 7 & 8. In addition to required classes of math, language arts, physical education/ health, science and social studies each junior high student receives 3 semesters of instruction in computer technology and digital media production and one semester of technology exploration (robotics, pneumatics, electronics, etc.). Elective classes are offered in vocal music, instrumental music, art, wood working, and family and consumer sciences.{{citation needed|date=March 2011}}
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Nick Allen]], baseball player
* [[Nick Allen (catcher)|Nick Allen]], baseball player
* [[William B. Ryan]], mayor of Norton, attorney, Kansas state Senator, Kansas state district court judge
* [[William B. Ryan]], mayor of Norton, attorney, Kansas state Senator, Kansas state district court judge
* [[Kathleen Sebelius]] (nee Gilligan), the former Secretary of Health and Human Services and a former governor of Kansas; daughter of former [[Ohio]] governor [[John J. Gilligan]]
* [[Kathleen Sebelius]] (nee Gilligan), the former Secretary of Health and Human Services and a former governor of Kansas; daughter of former [[Ohio]] governor [[John J. Gilligan]]
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==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Kansas}}
{{Portal|Kansas}}
* [[Norton Downtown Historic District]]
* [[Keith Sebelius Lake]]
* [[Keith Sebelius Lake]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{Reflist}}


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Commons category|Norton, Kansas}}
* [https://cityofnorton.com/ City of Norton]
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* [http://cityofnorton.com/ City of Norton]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260927 Lenora - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260927 Lenora - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/norton.PDF Norton city map], KDOT
;Schools
* [https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/28/us/rural-america-covid-norton-kansas/index.html Norton afflicted by the Covid-19 pandemic] - [[CNN]] article on Nov 28, 2020
* [http://www.usd211.org/ USD 211], local school district
;Maps
* [http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/norton.PDF Norton City Map], KDOT


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[[Category:Cities in Norton County, Kansas]]
[[Category:Cities in Norton County, Kansas]]

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Norton, Kansas
City and County seat
Norton County Courthouse (built 1929)
Norton County Courthouse (built 1929)
Location within Norton County and Kansas
Location within Norton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Norton County (legend)
KDOT map of Norton County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°50′10″N 99°53′30″W / 39.83611°N 99.89167°W / 39.83611; -99.89167[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyNorton
Incorporated1885
Named forOrloff Norton
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2)
 • Land1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
2,330 ft (710 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
2,747
 • Density1,400/sq mi (560/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67654
Area code785
FIPS code20-51500
GNIS ID485631[1]
Websitecityofnorton.com

Norton is a city in and the county seat of Norton County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,747.[3]

History

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Norton was founded in 1872.[4] Like the county, it was named for Capt. Orloff Norton.[5]

The first hotel was a log house, built in 1873.[6]

One of the first recorded tornado pictures was taken in Norton, in 1909, by photographer Will Keller.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.93 square miles (5.00 km2), all land.[7] The city is situated on the north side of Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County. Before the Bureau of Reclamation constructed Keith Sebelius Lake in 1963, Norton was prone to frequent flooding. The construction of the Dam has since resolved the problem and created the current reservoir that sits 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southwest of Norton.[8] The Nebraska border is located 11 miles (18 km) north of the city.

Climate

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Norton is on the boundary of two climate zones, humid continental and semiarid. Temperatures can fluctuate drastically between the winter and summer seasons. Because of its location on the High Plains, snowfall totals can sometimes approach the yearly average after a single snowfall.

Climate data for Norton, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2022
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 81
(27) 		87
(31) 		95
(35) 		100
(38) 		102
(39) 		113
(45) 		116
(47) 		113
(45) 		108
(42) 		99
(37) 		89
(32) 		84
(29) 		116
(47)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 66.9
(19.4) 		71.8
(22.1) 		81.3
(27.4) 		88.1
(31.2) 		94.0
(34.4) 		100.1
(37.8) 		103.4
(39.7) 		101.9
(38.8) 		97.6
(36.4) 		91.3
(32.9) 		78.7
(25.9) 		68.2
(20.1) 		104.6
(40.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 41.7
(5.4) 		45.6
(7.6) 		56.8
(13.8) 		65.8
(18.8) 		74.9
(23.8) 		86.2
(30.1) 		91.5
(33.1) 		89.3
(31.8) 		81.7
(27.6) 		69.4
(20.8) 		55.5
(13.1) 		43.7
(6.5) 		66.8
(19.4)
Daily mean °F (°C) 29.0
(−1.7) 		32.2
(0.1) 		42.0
(5.6) 		51.1
(10.6) 		61.2
(16.2) 		72.3
(22.4) 		77.8
(25.4) 		75.7
(24.3) 		67.3
(19.6) 		54.6
(12.6) 		41.4
(5.2) 		31.1
(−0.5) 		53.0
(11.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 16.2
(−8.8) 		18.8
(−7.3) 		27.3
(−2.6) 		36.4
(2.4) 		47.6
(8.7) 		58.5
(14.7) 		64.1
(17.8) 		62.2
(16.8) 		52.9
(11.6) 		39.8
(4.3) 		27.3
(−2.6) 		18.4
(−7.6) 		39.1
(3.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −2.5
(−19.2) 		.16
(−17.69) 		9.7
(−12.4) 		22.3
(−5.4) 		33.9
(1.1) 		47.4
(8.6) 		55.1
(12.8) 		52.8
(11.6) 		39.3
(4.1) 		22.7
(−5.2) 		11.2
(−11.6) 		0.8
(−17.3) 		−7.6
(−22.0)
Record low °F (°C) −27
(−33) 		−25
(−32) 		−17
(−27) 		2
(−17) 		19
(−7) 		37
(3) 		42
(6) 		36
(2) 		24
(−4) 		6
(−14) 		−11
(−24) 		−27
(−33) 		−27
(−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.56
(14) 		0.69
(18) 		1.37
(35) 		2.28
(58) 		3.55
(90) 		3.01
(76) 		3.52
(89) 		2.76
(70) 		1.75
(44) 		1.92
(49) 		0.89
(23) 		0.77
(20) 		23.07
(586)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 4.6
(12) 		5.6
(14) 		3.3
(8.4) 		1.5
(3.8) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.1
(2.8) 		2.1
(5.3) 		3.5
(8.9) 		21.8
(55.45)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 2.9 3.4 4.9 6.8 9.1 8.4 8.1 6.9 5.0 5.2 3.5 3.1 67.3
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 2.3 2.4 1.6 0.7 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.0 2.1 10.5
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: XMACIS2[10]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880634—
18901,07469.4%
19001,20211.9%
19101,78748.7%
19202,18622.3%
19302,76726.6%
19402,762−0.2%
19503,06010.8%
19603,3459.3%
19703,6278.4%
19803,400−6.3%
19903,017−11.3%
20003,012−0.2%
20102,928−2.8%
20202,747−6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census counted 2,747 people, 1,213 households, and 692 families in Norton.[11][12] The population density was 1,439.7 per square mile (555.9/km2). There were 1,457 housing units at an average density of 763.6 per square mile (294.8/km2).[12][13] The racial makeup was 90.21% (2,478) white or European American (88.24% non-Hispanic white), 0.84% (23) black or African-American, 0.55% (15) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.73% (20) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.09% (30) from other races, and 6.59% (181) from two or more races.[14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.28% (145) of the population.[15]

Of the 1,213 households, 26.0% had children under the age of 18; 42.6% were married couples living together; 28.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.5% of households consisted of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12] The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.5.[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.4% of the population.[17]

24.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males.[12] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.2 males.[12]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $49,069 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,615) and the median family income was $59,648 (+/- $18,177).[18] Males had a median income of $32,346 (+/- $3,580) versus $29,167 (+/- $11,470) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,683 (+/- $3,071).[19] Approximately, 0.9% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those ages 65 or over.[20][21]

2010 census

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As of the census[22] of 2010, there were 2,928 people, 1,290 households, and 763 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,517.1 inhabitants per square mile (585.8/km2). There were 1,465 housing units at an average density of 759.1 per square mile (293.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 1,290 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[23] of 2000, there were 3,012 people, 1,331 households, and 814 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,566.5 inhabitants per square mile (604.8/km2). There were 1,517 housing units at an average density of 789.0 per square mile (304.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.91% White, 0.40% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.03% African American, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.03% of the population.

There were 1,331 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,339, and the median income for a family was $36,179. Males had a median income of $25,943 versus $20,559 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,438. About 5.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Tornado on June 24, 1909

The community is served by Norton USD 211 public school district.

Eisenhower Elementary School Constructed in 1954 and added on to in 1966 and 1990, Eisenhower Elementary serves students in USD 211 in grades ECD through sixth grade. Full day, every day kindergarten is offered as is a full range of special education services. Grades ECD through four are taught in self-contained classrooms. Grades 5 & 6 are departmentalized for instruction in math, reading, science, language arts and computer technology. Each teacher also teaches social studies and spelling to their homeroom students.[citation needed]

Norton Junior High School Constructed in 1937 and extensively remodeled in 1984, Norton Junior High School serves the 120+ students in grades 7 & 8. In addition to required classes of math, language arts, physical education/ health, science and social studies each junior high student receives 3 semesters of instruction in computer technology and digital media production and one semester of technology exploration (robotics, pneumatics, electronics, etc.). Elective classes are offered in vocal music, instrumental music, art, wood working, and family and consumer sciences.[citation needed]

Norton Community High School Constructed in 1975 & 1977, NCHS is a 3A high school with an enrollment of 200+. A comprehensive high school, NCHS is able to offer instruction in the areas of calculus, physics, human anatomy, chemistry II and foreign language. In addition to the regular academic curriculum, NCHS offers fine arts and vocational training.[citation needed]

The Norton Community High School Bluejays have won 17 Kansas State High School Activities Association state championships in wrestling, including six consecutive Class 3-2-1A state championships from 2012–17, and three consecutive Class 3-2-1A championships in 2004-06. Norton's football team won back-to-back Class 4A state championships in 1985 and 1986, and finished as state runners-up in 1989. The girls basketball and boys basketball teams won state championships in 1983 and 2003, respectively, and have made numerous state tournament appearances. NCHS also boasts programs in girls tennis, girls volleyball, boys golf, cross country, and track and field.[citation needed]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norton, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Norton, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  4. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 253.
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  8. ^ "Project Details - Almena Unit". United States Bureau of Reclamation. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
  9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Norton 9SSE, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  10. ^ "xmACIS2". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  22. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  23. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities
See also: List of books about Norton County, Kansas
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