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Norfolk County

Massachusetts · 650,308 residents · 396.103 sq mi
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Norfolk County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,432. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $226,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
650,308
+6%since 1990
from 616,087 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,642 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,555 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+8%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
605K639K673K707K741K1990201020202024Norfolk County
2024730K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,432
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,215 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,484
+54%since 1990
from $21,091 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $181,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $674 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
30.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−9%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(583,435)
Black1.9%(11,463)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7,920)
Asian2.9%(17,812)
Diversity Score15.6%(95,853)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(571,733)
Black3.1%(20,106)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11,990)
Asian5.5%(35,643)
Diversity Score24.5%(159,481)
Diversity Score
25
+58%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
−10%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Norfolk County to nearby counties

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Income$95,631+51%
Home value$705,800+211%
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NORFOLK COUNTY VS
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Home value$727,800+221%
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NORFOLK COUNTY VS
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Home value$373,600+65%
Population678,179−8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?

Norfolk County, Massachusetts has about 650,308 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Norfolk County, Massachusetts earns about $63,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norfolk County, Massachusetts expensive?

In Norfolk County, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $226,700, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Norfolk County, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?

About 4.6% of people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norfolk County, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Norfolk County, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34,221 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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