Norfolk County, Massachusetts

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 724,540

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    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.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    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

    Demographics

    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%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Massachusetts
    $96,546
    Norfolk County
    $126,497

    31% above Massachusetts avg·94% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Massachusetts
    9.6%
    Norfolk County
    6.6%

    31% above Massachusetts avg·56% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Massachusetts
    65.7%
    Norfolk County
    69.2%

    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%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Massachusetts
    $587,193
    Norfolk County
    $649,400

    11% above Massachusetts avg·210% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Massachusetts
    $1,558
    Norfolk County
    $2,072

    33% above Massachusetts avg·123% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Massachusetts
    67.0%
    Norfolk County
    68.5%

    2% above Massachusetts avg·6% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Massachusetts
    35.4%
    Norfolk County
    32.8%

    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

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Massachusetts
    45.2%
    Norfolk County
    57.6%

    27% above Massachusetts avg·139% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Massachusetts
    92.4%
    Norfolk County
    94.4%

    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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