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Norton Center

Massachusetts · 2,677 residents · 1.697 sq mi
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Norton Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,700. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,677
+2%since 2000
from 2,618 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,577 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.8
+2%since 2000
from 21.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Norton Center
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,464
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,176 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,329
+53%since 2000
from $16,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,237
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(1,704)
Black1.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(91)
Asian1.5%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(551)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,176)
Black4.5%(120)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(139)
Asian5.8%(156)
Other2%(53)
Diversity Score39.3%(1,051)
Diversity Score
39
+87%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton Center, Massachusetts?

Norton Center, Massachusetts has about 2,677 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norton Center, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Norton Center, Massachusetts earns about $99,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norton Center, Massachusetts expensive?

In Norton Center, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $342,700, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.

How educated are people in Norton Center, Massachusetts?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Norton Center, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norton Center, Massachusetts?

About 13.8% of people in Norton Center, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norton Center, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Norton Center, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 719 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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