Norfolk County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 730,082 | — | #90 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $130,739 | +74.0% | #30 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,834 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $683,900 | +142.6% | #56 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,149 | +84.8% | #26 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | -46.9% | #174 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Norfolk County has a population of 730,082, making it the #90 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Norfolk County is $130,739, ranking #30 out of 3,222 counties — 74.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Norfolk County is $683,900 (+142.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,149/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.7%.
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98.1% of residents in Norfolk County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.0% above the national rate.
About Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Norfolk County, Massachusetts has a total population of 730,082, making it the 90th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Norfolk County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Norfolk County is $130,739, which ranks #30 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 74.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Norfolk County is $683,900, 142.6% above the national median. Renters in Norfolk County pay a median gross rent of $2,149 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Norfolk County, 58.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 98.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.3 min.
Norfolk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.7% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (12.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.1%).
All data for Norfolk County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.