Norton Center, MA

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Norton Center Overview

2,580
TOTAL POPULATION
1,304
MALE POPULATION
1,276
FEMALE POPULATION
102.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
21.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,087
PER CAPITA INCOME
$138,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$109,356
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,322
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Norton Center

The most populous races in Norton Center are White / Caucasian (1,846 | 71.6%), Black / African American (448 | 17.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (257 | 10.0%).
Race in Norton Center
Race# Population% Population
Asian1164.5%
Black / African American44817.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino25710.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,84671.6%
Two or more Races1154.5%
Some other Race552.1%
Total2,580100.0%

Ancestry in Norton Center

The most populous ancestries reported in Norton Center are Irish (486 | 18.8%), Italian (237 | 9.2%), Puerto Rican (159 | 6.2%), Portuguese (128 | 5.0%), and English (117 | 4.5%), together accounting for 43.7% of all Norton Center residents.
Ancestry in Norton Center
Ancestry# Population% Population
African391.5%
American200.8%
Arab562.2%
Armenian70.3%
Burmese60.2%
Cape Verdean230.9%
Croatian60.2%
Czechoslovakian70.3%
Dominican210.8%
Dutch50.2%
Eastern European240.9%
Ecuadorian481.9%
English1174.5%
European321.2%
French471.8%
French Canadian522.0%
German491.9%
Greek230.9%
Haitian80.3%
Indian (Asian)803.1%
Irish48618.8%
Italian2379.2%
Jamaican20.1%
Korean271.1%
Latvian70.3%
Lebanese240.9%
Mexican80.3%
Mexican American Indian40.2%
Nigerian80.3%
Polish833.2%
Portuguese1285.0%
Puerto Rican1596.2%
Scottish361.4%
Serbian60.2%
South American481.9%
Sri Lankan210.8%
Subsaharan African773.0%
Swedish532.1%
Thai180.7%
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Immigrants in Norton Center

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Norton Center came from Asia (108 | 4.2%), Africa (87 | 3.4%), China (75 | 2.9%), Eastern Asia (75 | 2.9%), and Middle Africa (52 | 2.0%), together accounting for 15.4% of all Norton Center residents.
Immigrants in Norton Center
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa873.4%
Asia1084.2%
Canada60.2%
Caribbean180.7%
China752.9%
Dominican Republic180.7%
Eastern Africa80.3%
Eastern Asia752.9%
Eastern Europe190.7%
Europe351.4%
Ghana271.1%
India50.2%
Kenya80.3%
Latin America180.7%
Middle Africa522.0%
Netherlands50.2%
Poland70.3%
Portugal110.4%
South Central Asia50.2%
South Eastern Asia210.8%
Southern Europe110.4%
Vietnam210.8%
Western Africa271.1%
Western Asia20.1%
Western Europe50.2%
Zaire522.0%
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Sex and Age in Norton Center

Sex and Age in Norton Center

The most populous age groups in Norton Center are 20 to 24 Years (356 | 27.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (502 | 39.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Norton Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (3.4%)49 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)6 (0.5%)
10 to 14 Years28 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years342 (26.2%)360 (28.2%)
20 to 24 Years356 (27.3%)502 (39.3%)
25 to 29 Years62 (4.8%)44 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years103 (7.9%)36 (2.8%)
35 to 39 Years48 (3.7%)11 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Years12 (0.9%)52 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years68 (5.2%)52 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years78 (6.0%)6 (0.5%)
55 to 59 Years72 (5.5%)41 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years53 (4.1%)40 (3.1%)
65 to 69 Years27 (2.1%)17 (1.3%)
70 to 74 Years7 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)24 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.3%)36 (2.8%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,304 (100.0%)1,276 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Norton Center

Median Family Size in Norton Center

Median Family Size in Norton Center
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple199 (80.9%)2.94
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother47 (19.1%)4.26
Total Families246 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Norton Center

Median Household Size in Norton Center
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple199 (52.9%)2.94
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother47 (12.5%)4.94
Non-family130 (34.6%)1.08
Total Households376 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Norton Center

Out of a total of 376 households in Norton Center, 246 (65.4%) are family households, while 130 (34.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 103, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 120.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Norton Center
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-120 (31.9%)
2-Person Households103 (27.4%)10 (2.7%)
3-Person Households56 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households37 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households43 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total246 (65.4%)130 (34.6%)

Female Fertility in Norton Center

Fertility by Age in Norton Center

Average fertility rate in Norton Center is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Norton Center
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years32 (100.0%)55.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norton Center

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norton Center
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Norton Center

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Norton Center
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree32 (100.0%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norton Center

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norton Center
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)

Income in Norton Center

Income Overview in Norton Center

Per Capita Income in Norton Center is $26,087, while median incomes of families and households are $138,750 and $109,356 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,580$26,087
Median Family Income246$138,750
Mean Family Income246$175,917
Median Household Income376$109,356
Mean Household Income376$150,566
Income Deficit246$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,58042.84%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,58057.16¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,5800.36

Earnings by Sex in Norton Center

Average Earnings in Norton Center are $8,447, $10,833 for men and $6,192 for women, a difference of 42.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Norton Center
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male904 (49.6%)$10,833
Female918 (50.4%)$6,192
Total1,822 (100.0%)$8,447

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norton Center

The most common earnings brackets in Norton Center are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (146 | 16.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (266 | 29.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norton Center
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less112 (12.4%)266 (29.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999110 (12.2%)152 (16.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499146 (16.2%)86 (9.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99961 (6.8%)42 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49969 (7.6%)35 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99916 (1.8%)3 (0.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49956 (6.2%)24 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99915 (1.7%)2 (0.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (2.2%)21 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99915 (1.7%)14 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99922 (2.4%)6 (0.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9998 (0.9%)26 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99919 (2.1%)15 (1.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (3.4%)5 (0.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)6 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (1.0%)42 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99911 (1.2%)59 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (2.5%)6 (0.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (2.4%)49 (5.3%)
$100,000+139 (15.4%)59 (6.4%)
Total904 (100.0%)918 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norton Center

Average earnings in Norton Center are $50,833 for men and $60,833 for women, a difference of 16.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $115,855, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $21,688. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $93,036, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $33,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norton Center
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$21,688$0
College or Associate's Degree$42,596$33,750
Bachelor's Degree$115,855$85,556
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,833$60,833

Family Income in Norton Center

Family Income Brackets in Norton Center

According to the Norton Center family income data, there are 101 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 41.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Norton Center
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9995321.5%
$75,000 to $99,999187.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995221.1%
$150,000 to $199,999228.9%
$200,000+10141.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norton Center

3-person families (56 | 22.8%) account for the highest median family income in Norton Center with $230,882 per family, while 2-person families (103 | 41.9%) have the highest median income of $95,312 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norton Center
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families103 (41.9%)$190,625
3-Person Families56 (22.8%)$230,882
4-Person Families70 (28.5%)$0
5-Person Families10 (4.1%)$0
6-Person Families7 (2.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total246 (100.0%)$138,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Norton Center

Family Income by Number of Earners in Norton Center
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10 (4.1%)$0
1 Earner60 (24.4%)$54,773
2 Earners130 (52.8%)$223,750
3+ Earners46 (18.7%)$0
Total246 (100.0%)$138,750

Household Income in Norton Center

Household Income Brackets in Norton Center

With 120 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Norton Center, accounting for 31.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Norton Center
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999225.9%
$35,000 to $49,999225.9%
$50,000 to $74,9994712.5%
$75,000 to $99,999256.6%
$100,000 to $149,99912031.9%
$150,000 to $199,999328.5%
$200,000+10828.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Norton Center

The median household income in Norton Center is $109,356, with the highest median household income of $217,292 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 155 households (41.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Norton Center
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years137 (36.4%)$107,835
45 to 64 Years155 (41.2%)$217,292
65+ Years77 (20.5%)$46,875
Total376 (100.0%)$109,356

Poverty in Norton Center

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norton Center

With 23.2% poverty level for males and 1.3% for females among the residents of Norton Center, 35 to 44 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 33 males (55.0%) and 4 females (5.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norton Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years84 (50.9%)4 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years33 (55.0%)3 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years37 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years7 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total161 (23.2%)7 (1.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norton Center

According to the poverty statistics in Norton Center, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norton Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years87 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years81 (49.1%)76 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years27 (45.0%)60 (95.2%)
45 to 54 Years109 (74.7%)58 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years118 (94.4%)81 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
75 Years and over4 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)
Total532 (76.8%)520 (98.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norton Center

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norton Center
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norton Center

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norton Center
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norton Center

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norton Center
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Norton Center

Employment by Class of Employer in Norton Center

Among the 1,177 employed individuals in Norton Center, private company employees (648 | 55.1%), state government employees (238 | 20.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (126 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Norton Center
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees64855.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)544.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)60.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations12610.7%
Local Government Employees695.9%
State Government Employees23820.2%
Federal Government Employees363.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,177100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Norton Center

According to the labor force statistics for Norton Center, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,444), 54.1% or 1,322 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 54 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 60 to 64 years, with 91.4% or 85 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.3% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Norton Center
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years265 (38.2%)19 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years445 (51.9%)10 (2.2%)
25 to 29 Years87 (82.1%)22 (25.3%)
30 to 34 Years86 (61.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years86 (69.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years166 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years95 (84.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years85 (91.4%)3 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years7 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,322 (54.1%)54 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norton Center

According to labor force statistics for Norton Center, 77.8% of individuals (605) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (778) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 25 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.0% or 354 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.5% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norton Center
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School26 (32.9%)9 (11.5%)
High School Diploma127 (67.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree98 (67.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher354 (97.0%)23 (6.2%)
Total605 (77.8%)33 (4.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Norton Center

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norton Center are Community & Social Service (281 | 22.3%), Education Instruction & Library (144 | 11.4%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (99 | 7.9%), Management (88 | 7.0%), and Business & Financial (54 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Norton Center

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norton Center, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (78.8%), Computers & Mathematics (74.3%), and Management (69.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Norton Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Management61 (69.3%)27 (30.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science26 (59.1%)18 (40.9%)
Computers & Mathematics26 (74.3%)9 (25.7%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 140 (49.8%)141 (50.2%)
Education, Arts & Media11 (28.9%)27 (71.1%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library51 (35.4%)93 (64.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment78 (78.8%)21 (21.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)227 (48.0%)246 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)498 (39.6%)761 (60.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Norton Center are Food Preparation & Serving (207 | 16.4%), Personal Care & Service (186 | 14.8%), Security & Protection (46 | 3.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (34 | 2.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (27 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Norton Center

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Norton Center, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (82.4%), and Security & Protection (67.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (73.4%), and Healthcare Support (57.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Norton Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support11 (42.3%)15 (57.7%)
Security & Protection31 (67.4%)15 (32.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Law Enforcement19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving55 (26.6%)152 (73.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance28 (82.4%)6 (17.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)186 (100.0%)
Total (Category)125 (25.1%)374 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)498 (39.6%)761 (60.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Norton Center are Office & Administration (123 | 9.8%), and Sales & Related (66 | 5.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Norton Center

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Norton Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15 (22.7%)51 (77.3%)
Office & Administration45 (36.6%)78 (63.4%)
Total (Category)60 (31.8%)129 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)498 (39.6%)761 (60.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Norton Center are Construction & Extraction (24 | 1.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Norton Center

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Norton Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)498 (39.6%)761 (60.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Norton Center are Material Moving (28 | 2.2%), Production (23 | 1.8%), and Transportation (16 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Norton Center

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Norton Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)
Transportation16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Total (Category)55 (82.1%)12 (17.9%)
Total (Overall)498 (39.6%)761 (60.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Norton Center

Employment Industries in Norton Center

The major employment industries in Norton Center include Educational Services (393 | 31.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (183 | 14.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (130 | 10.3%), Public Administration (113 | 9.0%), and Retail Trade (108 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Norton Center

Employment Industries by Sex in Norton Center

The Norton Center industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (91.4%), and Retail Trade (65.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (84.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Norton Center
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing53 (91.4%)5 (8.6%)
Wholesale Trade10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Retail Trade71 (65.7%)37 (34.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance16 (48.5%)17 (51.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific23 (33.3%)46 (66.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support37 (50.7%)36 (49.3%)
Educational Services121 (30.8%)272 (69.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance51 (39.2%)79 (60.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services28 (15.3%)155 (84.7%)
Public Administration40 (35.4%)73 (64.6%)
Total498 (39.6%)761 (60.4%)

Education in Norton Center

School Enrollment in Norton Center

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,558 students in Norton Center are college / undergraduate (1,432 | 91.9%), graduate / professional (51 | 3.3%), and high school (41 | 2.6%).
School Enrollment in Norton Center
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School60.4%
Middle School281.8%
High School412.6%
College / Undergraduate1,43291.9%
Graduate / Professional513.3%
Total1,558100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norton Center

Out of a total of 1,558 students who are enrolled in schools in Norton Center, 989 (63.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 569 (36.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 488 (75.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norton Center
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds159 (24.6%)488 (75.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds270 (36.0%)480 (64.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds44 (86.3%)7 (13.7%)
35 Years and over31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total569 (36.5%)989 (63.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norton Center

Business (97 | 22.8%), arts & humanities (71 | 16.7%), psychology (47 | 11.0%), visual & performing arts (47 | 11.0%), and education (41 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 426 individuals in Norton Center who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norton Center
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics81.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural51.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology4711.0%
Social Sciences286.6%
Engineering235.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies71.6%
Science & Technology276.3%
Business9722.8%
Education419.6%
Literature & Languages174.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts4711.0%
Communications81.9%
Arts & Humanities7116.7%
Total426100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Norton Center

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norton Center

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Norton Center are males with 2 vehicles (132, accounting for 48.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (195, making up 41.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norton Center
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle33 (12.0%)48 (15.0%)
2 Vehicles132 (48.0%)195 (61.1%)
3 Vehicles49 (17.8%)52 (16.3%)
4 Vehicles27 (9.8%)15 (4.7%)
5 or more Vehicles34 (12.4%)9 (2.8%)
Total275 (100.0%)319 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Norton Center

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Norton Center are 10 to 14 minutes (208 commuters, 21.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (133 commuters, 13.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (108 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Norton Center
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9910.3%
5 to 9 Minutes10811.3%
10 to 14 Minutes20821.7%
15 to 19 Minutes13313.9%
20 to 24 Minutes929.6%
25 to 29 Minutes828.6%
30 to 34 Minutes363.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes474.9%
45 to 59 Minutes464.8%
60 to 89 Minutes929.6%
90 or more Minutes161.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Norton Center

The most common commute times in Norton Center are 10 to 14 minutes (86 commuters, 22.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (122 commuters, 21.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Norton Center
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes42 (11.1%)57 (9.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes23 (6.1%)85 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes86 (22.7%)122 (21.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes48 (12.7%)85 (14.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes38 (10.0%)54 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes41 (10.8%)41 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes16 (4.2%)20 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)47 (8.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes27 (7.1%)19 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes42 (11.1%)50 (8.6%)
90 or more Minutes16 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norton Center

The most frequent times of departure to work in Norton Center are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (74, 19.5%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (139, 24.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norton Center
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17 (4.5%)32 (5.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)33 (5.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM17 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM28 (7.4%)58 (10.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM32 (8.4%)12 (2.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM74 (19.5%)90 (15.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM71 (18.7%)120 (20.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM30 (7.9%)22 (3.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7 (1.8%)6 (1.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM15 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (1.3%)18 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM9 (2.4%)3 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM18 (4.8%)139 (24.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM56 (14.8%)47 (8.1%)
Total379 (100.0%)580 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Norton Center

Occupancy by Ownership in Norton Center

Of the total 376 dwellings in Norton Center, owner-occupied units account for 337 (89.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 39 (10.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Norton Center
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33789.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3910.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units376100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Norton Center

Occupancy by Household Size in Norton Center
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12031.9%
2-Person Household11330.0%
3-Person Household5614.9%
4+ Person Household8723.1%
Total Housing Units376100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norton Center

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norton Center
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household93 (77.5%)27 (22.5%)
2-Person Household107 (94.7%)6 (5.3%)
3-Person Household50 (89.3%)6 (10.7%)
4+ Person Household87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units337 (89.6%)39 (10.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norton Center

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norton Center
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma81 (93.1%)6 (6.9%)
College/Associate Degree46 (88.5%)6 (11.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher210 (88.6%)27 (11.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norton Center

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norton Center
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8823.4%
35 to 44 Years5614.9%
45 to 54 Years5414.4%
55 to 64 Years10126.9%
65 to 74 Years236.1%
75 to 84 Years5414.4%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total376100.0%

Housing Finances in Norton Center

Median Income by Occupancy in Norton Center

Median Income by Occupancy in Norton Center
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied337 (89.6%)$109,867
Renter-Occupied39 (10.4%)$64,306
Average376 (100.0%)$109,356

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norton Center

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norton Center
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (5.9%)27 (69.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999114 (33.8%)6 (15.4%)
$150,000 or more134 (39.8%)6 (15.4%)
Total337 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norton Center

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norton Center
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79929 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99937 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49947 (14.0%)27 (69.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99924 (7.1%)12 (30.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49979 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99975 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more46 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Norton Center

Housing Structures in Norton Center

Housing Structures in Norton Center
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24966.2%
Single Unit, Attached7219.2%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments338.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments225.9%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total376100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norton Center

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norton Center
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached243 (97.6%)6 (2.4%)
Single Unit, Attached72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (89.6%)39 (10.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norton Center

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norton Center
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms60 (17.8%)33 (84.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms148 (43.9%)6 (15.4%)
8 or more Rooms129 (38.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norton Center

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norton Center
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas127 (37.7%)6 (15.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas14 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity82 (24.3%)27 (69.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene88 (26.1%)6 (15.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels26 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Norton Center

Household Vehicle Usage in Norton Center
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle86 (25.5%)33 (84.6%)
2 Vehicles166 (49.3%)6 (15.4%)
3 or more Vehicles85 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Norton Center

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Norton Center

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units126211
Median Property Value$351,200$470,500
Median Household Income$79,583$108
Monthly Housing Costs$979$46
Real Estate Taxes$5,111$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norton Center

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norton Center
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)7 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99941 (32.5%)17 (8.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99959 (46.8%)88 (41.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99915 (11.9%)73 (34.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99911 (8.7%)26 (12.3%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norton Center

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norton Center
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (4.8%)6 (2.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (28.6%)19 (9.0%)
$150,000 or more26 (20.6%)78 (37.0%)
Total126 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norton Center

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norton Center
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)153,542 (72,768.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x34 (27.0%)35 (16.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x24 (19.1%)97 (46.0%)
4.0x or more68 (54.0%)31 (14.7%)
Total126 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norton Center

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norton Center
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499126 (100.0%)7 (3.3%)
Total126 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Norton Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norton Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norton Center
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years330 (94.3%)20 (5.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,221 (96.2%)48 (3.8%)
26 to 34 Years204 (96.7%)7 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years204 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years199 (96.6%)7 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,489 (96.8%)82 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norton Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norton Center
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen330 (94.3%)20 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,221 (96.2%)48 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norton Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norton Center
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99944 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99969 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over794 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norton Center

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norton Center
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)330 (94.3%)
19 to 25 Years162 (12.8%)1,084 (85.4%)
25 to 34 Years117 (55.4%)102 (48.3%)
35 to 44 Years52 (42.3%)71 (57.7%)
45 to 54 Years68 (33.3%)136 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years47 (22.8%)176 (85.4%)
65 to 74 Years47 (92.2%)44 (86.3%)
75 Years and over60 (93.8%)51 (79.7%)
Total553 (21.5%)2,087 (81.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norton Center

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norton Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years112 (13.1%)29 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years98 (29.6%)6 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.9%)5 (29.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)45 (75.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Norton Center

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Norton Center: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (29.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (36.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Norton Center: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Norton Center: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years108 (12.7%)15 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years85 (25.7%)6 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Norton Center: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.9%)12 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years55 (16.6%)3 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)45 (75.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Norton Center: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.9%)4 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.3%)3 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (10.0%)

Technology Access in Norton Center

Computing Device Access in Norton Center

Computing Device Access in Norton Center
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop35494.2%
Smartphone32887.2%
Tablet32586.4%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total376100.0%

Internet Access in Norton Center

Internet Access in Norton Center
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home35995.5%
Cellular Data Only61.6%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet112.9%
Total376100.0%

Norton Center Summary

Norton Center is a small town located in the state of Massachusetts, in the United States of America. It is situated in Bristol County, and is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The town has a population of approximately 8,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and small-town atmosphere.

History

Norton Center was first settled in 1669 by a group of English settlers from the nearby town of Taunton. The town was originally known as East Taunton, and was part of the Taunton Purchase. In 1711, the town was officially incorporated as Norton, after the Norton family, who were prominent landowners in the area.
The town was primarily an agricultural community for much of its history, with the main crops being corn, potatoes, and hay. In the late 19th century, the town began to industrialize, with the establishment of several factories, including a paper mill, a shoe factory, and a brickyard.

Geography

Norton Center is located in southeastern Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is situated on the Taunton River, and is bordered by the towns of Easton, Mansfield, and Attleboro. The town is approximately 25 miles south of Boston, and is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area.
The town has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The town is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of town. The highest point in town is the summit of Norton Hill, which is approximately 300 feet above sea level.

Economy

Norton Center is primarily a residential community, with most of its residents commuting to nearby cities for work. The town does have some small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few retail stores.
The town is also home to several industrial and manufacturing businesses, including a paper mill, a shoe factory, and a brickyard. These businesses provide employment for many of the town’s residents.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Norton Center was 8,039. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Norton Center was $68,944, and the median family income was $77,917. The per capita income for the town was $30,945. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Norton Center?
Total Population of Norton Center is 2,580.
What is the Total Male Population of Norton Center?
Total Male Population of Norton Center is 1,304.
What is the Total Female Population of Norton Center?
Total Female Population of Norton Center is 1,276.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Norton Center?
There are 102.19 Males per 100 Females in Norton Center.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Norton Center?
There are 97.85 Females per 100 Males in Norton Center.
What is the Median Population Age in Norton Center?
Median Population Age in Norton Center is 21.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Norton Center
Average Family Size in Norton Center is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Norton Center
Average Household Size in Norton Center is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Norton Center?
Per Capita income in Norton Center is $26,087.
What is the Median Family Income in Norton Center?
Median Family Income in Norton Center is $138,750.
What is the Median Household income in Norton Center?
Median Household Income in Norton Center is $109,356.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Norton Center?
Income or Wage Gap in Norton Center is 42.8%.
Women in Norton Center earn 57.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Norton Center?
Inequality or Gini Index in Norton Center is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Norton Center?
There are 1,322 People in the Labor Forcein in Norton Center.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Norton Center?
54.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Norton Center.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Norton Center?
Unemployment Rate in Norton Center is 4.1%.