Norfolk County, MA Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Norfolk County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 715,923 | 6,906,117 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1611.2 | 654.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.66% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.4 | 40.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 281,353 | 2,760,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Norfolk County has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Norfolk County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,556 | $101,501 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.90% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Norfolk County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $733,523 | $478,681 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,072 | $1,687 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.5% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Norfolk County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 31.2 | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 20.6% | 16.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Norfolk County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Norfolk County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.4% | 42.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Norfolk County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Norfolk County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.0% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |