2023 ACS Census Data · Population 724,540
Norfolk County is a large county in Massachusetts with a population of 724,540. The median household income is $126,497, 94% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.6%, median home value is $649,400, and 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 139% above the national average.
Population
724,540
2023 estimate
Rank #90 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$126,497
Household
Rank #30 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$649,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #54 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
57.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #33 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
19.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
23.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
31% above Massachusetts avg·94% above national avg
Poverty Rate
31% above Massachusetts avg·56% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Massachusetts avg·20% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$69,508
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
69.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
11% above Massachusetts avg·210% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
33% above Massachusetts avg·123% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Massachusetts avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Massachusetts avg·39% below national avg
Housing Units
293,420
Households
281,408
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,089
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
33 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
27% above Massachusetts avg·139% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Massachusetts avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
2.2%
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