Norfolk County Summary

Life in Norfolk County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Norfolk County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Norfolk County:

  • The population in Norfolk County is 722,112.

  • The median home value in Norfolk County is $686,746.

  • The median income in Norfolk County is $120,621.

  • The median rent in Norfolk County is $1,933.

  • The unemployment rate in Norfolk County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Norfolk County is 6.5%.

  • The average high in Norfolk County is 62.5° and there are 97.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Norfolk County

List Of Cities & Towns in Norfolk County

Quincy, MA Population 100,981

Brookline, MA Population 62,698

Weymouth Town, MA Population 57,300

Braintree Town, MA Population 38,748

Franklin Town, MA Population 32,777

Needham, MA Population 31,957

Norwood, MA Population 31,343

Wellesley, MA Population 29,862

Milton, MA Population 28,450

Dedham, MA Population 25,150

Holbrook, MA Population 11,338

Walpole, MA Population 6,373

Medfield, MA Population 6,318

Foxborough, MA Population 6,312

Sharon, MA Population 5,983

Millis-Clicquot, MA Population 4,718

Bellingham, MA Population 4,636

Dover, MA Population 2,512

Randolph, MA Population 0

Map Of Norfolk County

Norfolk County, MA Weather

  • The average high in Norfolk County is 62.5°.

  • There are 81.02 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 97.6 inches of rain each year with 15.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:50 hours of sun each day in Norfolk County.

StatNorfolk County
Mean High62.5
Nice Days81.02
Rainfall97.6
Snowfall15.6
Sunny_hours4:50
62.5°
Average High
97.6
Inches of Rain

Norfolk County Photos

Quincy Ma Town Hall
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Norfolk County Demographics

Population over time in Norfolk County

The current population in Norfolk County is 722,112. The population has increased 2.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 720,403 2.4%
2021 703,740 0.5%
2020 700,437 -

Gender in Norfolk County

  • Norfolk County is 51.4% female with 371,245 female residents.

  • Norfolk County is 48.6% male with 350,867 male residents.

Female
51.4% (371,245)
Male
48.6% (350,867)
Gender Norfolk County MA USA
Female 51.4% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Norfolk County

Norfolk County is:

  • 71.4% White with 515,933 White residents.

  • 6.8% African American with 49,012 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 542 American Indian residents.

  • 11.8% Asian with 85,499 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 184 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 5,191 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 28,306 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.2% Hispanic with 37,445 Hispanic residents.

White
71.4% (515,933)
African American
6.8% (49,012)
American Indian
0.1% (542)
Asian
11.8% (85,499)
Hawaiian
0.0% (184)
Other
0.7% (5,191)
Two Or More
3.9% (28,306)
Hispanic
5.2% (37,445)

Table: Norfolk County By Race

Race Norfolk County MA USA
White 71.4% 68.9% 58.9%
African American 6.8% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 11.8% 6.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 1.0% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.9% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.2% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Norfolk County, Massachusetts

  • 3.4% of households in Norfolk County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Norfolk County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Norfolk County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Norfolk County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Norfolk County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Norfolk County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Norfolk County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Norfolk County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Norfolk County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 27.5% of households in Norfolk County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (24,496)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (18,007)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.3% (31,241)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.3% (30,933)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.1% (44,371)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.8% (78,243)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (77,004)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (126,063)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.9% (93,316)
$200,000 or more
27.5% (198,434)
Income Norfolk County MA USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.3% 5.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.3% 5.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.1% 7.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.8% 12.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 11.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 17.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.9% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 27.5% 19.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Norfolk County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Norfolk County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Norfolk County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 18.0% of adults in Norfolk County completed high school / ged.

  • 13.0% of adults in Norfolk County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Norfolk County completed associate's degree.

  • 29.0% of adults in Norfolk County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Norfolk County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Norfolk County completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Norfolk County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (21,663)
9-12th Grade
3% (21,663)
High School / GED
18% (129,980)
Some College
13% (93,874)
Associate's Degree
7% (50,547)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (209,412)
Master's Degree
18% (129,980)
Professional Degree
5% (36,105)
Doctorate Degree
4% (28,884)
Education Norfolk County MA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 18% 23% 26%
Some College 13% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 18% 15% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 4% 3% 2%

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