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Norfolk County

Massachusetts · 725,981 residents · 396.103 sq mi
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Norfolk County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,320. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% 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 $491,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
725,981
+12%since 2000
from 650,308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,833 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
605K639K673K707K741K1990201020202024Norfolk County
2024730K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,320
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,860
+72%since 2000
from $32,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$491,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,682
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $853 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+30%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(571,733)
Black3.1%(20,106)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11,990)
Asian5.5%(35,643)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(159,481)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(512,421)
Black6.8%(49,311)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(38,110)
Asian12.2%(88,240)
Other3.6%(25,784)
Diversity Score57.6%(417,931)
Segregation Score33.1%(240,162)
Diversity Score
58
+135%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?

Norfolk County, Massachusetts has about 725,981 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norfolk County, Massachusetts earns about $105,320 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 $491,000, and the typical rent is about $1,682 a month.

How educated are people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?

About 54.6% 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 6.0% 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 109,894 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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