Norfolk County, MA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| 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 in Norfolk County grew by 9.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 724,455 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
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% |
The median household income in Norfolk County is about 25% higher than in Massachusetts.
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% |
The median home price in Norfolk County is about 29.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,072 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Norfolk County spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 260 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Norfolk County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.2 | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.5 | 51.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 260 | 214 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,067 | $6,632 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.6% | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,980 | 14,741 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,256 | 2,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Massachusetts:
Nantucket County (13.8 min), Dukes County (15.4 min), Berkshire County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
Norfolk County (31.2 min), Suffolk County (30.4 min), Plymouth County (28.6 min).
The average commute time in Norfolk County is 31 minutes, longer than the 26 minutes in Massachusetts.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
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 |
Highest education index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.5), Norfolk County (0.4), Nantucket County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.3), Bristol County (0.3), Berkshire County (0.3).
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% |
Highest health index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.8), Hampshire County (0.8), Norfolk County (0.8).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.8), Bristol County (0.8), Worcester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Norfolk County, Massachusetts?
The population of Norfolk County, Massachusetts is 715,923, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Norfolk County, Massachusetts?
The population density of Norfolk County, Massachusetts is 1611.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?
The median household income in Norfolk County, Massachusetts is $126,556, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?
The median home price in Norfolk County, Massachusetts is $733,523, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?
The unemployment rate in Norfolk County, Massachusetts is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.