Norfolk County, MA

Norfolk County Overview

722,112
TOTAL POPULATION
350,867
MALE POPULATION
371,245
FEMALE POPULATION
94.51
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$66,685
PER CAPITA INCOME
$155,932
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$120,621
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,671
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
409,133
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Norfolk County Area Codes

Race in Norfolk County

The most populous races in Norfolk County are White / Caucasian (527,921 | 73.1%), Asian (86,084 | 11.9%), and Black / African American (51,311 | 7.1%).
Race in Norfolk County
Race# Population% Population
Asian86,08411.9%
Black / African American51,3117.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific2660.0%
Hispanic or Latino37,4455.2%
Native / Alaskan8150.1%
White / Caucasian527,92173.1%
Two or more Races42,0045.8%
Some other Race13,7111.9%
Total722,112100.0%

Ancestry in Norfolk County

The most populous ancestries reported in Norfolk County are Irish (175,832 | 24.3%), Italian (90,029 | 12.5%), English (65,422 | 9.1%), Indian (Asian) (45,776 | 6.3%), and German (42,184 | 5.8%), together accounting for 58.1% of all Norfolk County residents.
Ancestry in Norfolk County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2320.0%
African3,5680.5%
Alaska Native270.0%
Albanian4,1670.6%
Alsatian280.0%
American27,1093.7%
Apache450.0%
Arab10,6571.5%
Argentinean1,0530.2%
Armenian2,8090.4%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac710.0%
Australian3820.1%
Austrian1,8410.3%
Bahamian2900.0%
Bangladeshi510.0%
Barbadian5340.1%
Basque240.0%
Belgian6610.1%
Belizean510.0%
Bhutanese2,9310.4%
Blackfeet1980.0%
Bolivian3000.0%
Brazilian6,2110.9%
British3,8230.5%
British West Indian4450.1%
Bulgarian8970.1%
Burmese5,6660.8%
Cajun230.0%
Cambodian1100.0%
Canadian4,3930.6%
Cape Verdean4,5220.6%
Celtic1510.0%
Central American4,2590.6%
Central American Indian520.0%
Cherokee5990.1%
Chilean5280.1%
Chippewa50.0%
Choctaw190.0%
Colombian2,3140.3%
Comanche200.0%
Costa Rican2970.0%
Cree620.0%
Creek230.0%
Croatian4800.1%
Cuban2,1650.3%
Cypriot360.0%
Czech1,4280.2%
Czechoslovakian2320.0%
Danish1,7750.3%
Delaware730.0%
Dominican5,8300.8%
Dutch3,2470.4%
Eastern European6,3780.9%
Ecuadorian1,2220.2%
Egyptian1,7150.2%
English65,4229.1%
Estonian450.0%
Ethiopian5240.1%
European10,0611.4%
Filipino1,2010.2%
Finnish1,8700.3%
French20,3262.8%
French American Indian300.0%
French Canadian14,6332.0%
German42,1845.8%
Ghanaian3280.1%
Greek8,9411.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro2700.0%
Guatemalan1,4100.2%
Guyanese1810.0%
Haitian10,2281.4%
Honduran6550.1%
Hungarian2,5260.4%
Icelander180.0%
Indian (Asian)45,7766.3%
Indonesian1970.0%
Inupiat170.0%
Iranian1,2540.2%
Iraqi1040.0%
Irish175,83224.3%
Iroquois590.0%
Israeli1,6290.2%
Italian90,02912.5%
Jamaican3,5940.5%
Japanese7750.1%
Jordanian2290.0%
Kenyan8230.1%
Korean4,8590.7%
Laotian3930.1%
Latvian1,0690.2%
Lebanese5,1530.7%
Liberian1700.0%
Lithuanian4,6160.6%
Luxembourger140.0%
Macedonian1150.0%
Malaysian640.0%
Maltese520.0%
Mexican3,7240.5%
Mexican American Indian610.0%
Mongolian1860.0%
Moroccan8150.1%
Native Hawaiian1910.0%
Navajo60.0%
New Zealander390.0%
Nicaraguan510.0%
Nigerian2,6750.4%
Northern European9900.1%
Norwegian4,1050.6%
Okinawan540.0%
Osage210.0%
Paiute120.0%
Pakistani8540.1%
Palestinian510.0%
Panamanian3070.0%
Paraguayan2530.0%
Pennsylvania German700.0%
Peruvian1,5440.2%
Polish23,0763.2%
Portuguese11,1031.5%
Pueblo320.0%
Puerto Rican8,2571.1%
Romanian1,8670.3%
Russian16,3452.3%
Salvadoran9640.1%
Samoan430.0%
Scandinavian9220.1%
Scotch-Irish4,1930.6%
Scottish14,2852.0%
Seminole500.0%
Serbian3230.0%
Shoshone60.0%
Sierra Leonean1260.0%
Sioux960.0%
Slavic4510.1%
Slovak1,1170.2%
Slovene1350.0%
Somali1130.0%
South African3730.1%
South American8,1581.1%
South American Indian1510.0%
Spaniard2,0620.3%
Spanish9360.1%
Sri Lankan12,8851.8%
Subsaharan African13,9921.9%
Sudanese270.0%
Swedish10,0981.4%
Swiss1,2260.2%
Syrian8430.1%
Thai20,1282.8%
Tohono O'Odham80.0%
Tongan1000.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian8030.1%
Turkish7500.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander610.0%
Ugandan2210.0%
Ukrainian3,2340.4%
Uruguayan230.0%
Venezuelan8020.1%
Vietnamese3270.1%
Welsh2,1420.3%
West Indian9110.1%
Yaqui130.0%
Yugoslavian60.0%
Zimbabwean200.0%
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Immigrants in Norfolk County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Norfolk County came from Asia (65,335 | 9.0%), Eastern Asia (31,885 | 4.4%), Latin America (30,433 | 4.2%), Europe (29,649 | 4.1%), and China (28,020 | 3.9%), together accounting for 25.7% of all Norfolk County residents.
Immigrants in Norfolk County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan720.0%
Africa10,4651.5%
Albania2,6520.4%
Argentina5170.1%
Armenia1040.0%
Asia65,3359.0%
Australia2430.0%
Austria1050.0%
Azores2270.0%
Bangladesh3670.1%
Barbados4550.1%
Belarus3440.1%
Belgium1010.0%
Bolivia850.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina430.0%
Brazil6,1880.9%
Bulgaria5060.1%
Cabo Verde2,1890.3%
Cambodia3740.1%
Cameroon50.0%
Canada2,8480.4%
Caribbean16,7132.3%
Central America3,1130.4%
Chile3890.1%
China28,0203.9%
Colombia1,3400.2%
Costa Rica3360.1%
Croatia1390.0%
Cuba5610.1%
Czechoslovakia3160.0%
Denmark2390.0%
Dominica1920.0%
Dominican Republic2,5070.4%
Eastern Africa1,4340.2%
Eastern Asia31,8854.4%
Eastern Europe12,4391.7%
Ecuador8140.1%
Egypt1,4840.2%
El Salvador5990.1%
England1,4230.2%
Eritrea60.0%
Ethiopia3720.1%
Europe29,6494.1%
France6870.1%
Germany1,4520.2%
Ghana7000.1%
Greece1,8420.3%
Grenada670.0%
Guatemala6210.1%
Guyana850.0%
Haiti9,3241.3%
Honduras4610.1%
Hong Kong2,8710.4%
Hungary2020.0%
India11,9071.7%
Indonesia1430.0%
Iran8180.1%
Iraq2680.0%
Ireland3,2940.5%
Israel2,0810.3%
Italy1,9680.3%
Jamaica2,6100.4%
Japan1,2430.2%
Jordan3590.1%
Kazakhstan910.0%
Kenya6550.1%
Korea2,5130.4%
Kuwait1770.0%
Laos300.0%
Latin America30,4334.2%
Latvia3000.0%
Lebanon1,2320.2%
Liberia2460.0%
Lithuania1300.0%
Malaysia4400.1%
Mexico6780.1%
Middle Africa2310.0%
Moldova2000.0%
Morocco1,0680.2%
Nepal3100.0%
Netherlands3180.0%
Nigeria1,4910.2%
North Macedonia100.0%
Northern Africa2,6930.4%
Northern Europe7,8501.1%
Norway340.0%
Oceania4140.1%
Pakistan8470.1%
Panama370.0%
Peru5350.1%
Philippines2,2000.3%
Poland1,0480.2%
Portugal1,5070.2%
Romania7980.1%
Russia2,9930.4%
Saudi Arabia1280.0%
Scotland2140.0%
Senegal790.0%
Serbia1230.0%
Sierra Leone3280.1%
Singapore1510.0%
Somalia110.0%
South Africa5300.1%
South America10,6071.5%
South Central Asia14,9222.1%
South Eastern Asia12,6331.8%
Southern Europe6,3950.9%
Spain1,0710.2%
Sri Lanka3460.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines950.0%
Sudan850.0%
Sweden1210.0%
Switzerland2910.0%
Syria3520.1%
Taiwan9330.1%
Thailand6090.1%
Trinidad and Tobago6450.1%
Turkey5550.1%
Uganda1950.0%
Ukraine1,6700.2%
Uruguay400.0%
Uzbekistan1280.0%
Venezuela5410.1%
Vietnam8,4161.2%
Western Africa5,2820.7%
Western Asia5,8460.8%
Western Europe2,9650.4%
Zaire400.0%
Zimbabwe200.0%
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Sex and Age in Norfolk County

Sex and Age in Norfolk County

The most populous age groups in Norfolk County are 55 to 59 Years (26,158 | 7.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (27,112 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Norfolk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19,174 (5.5%)18,187 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years20,281 (5.8%)19,545 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years22,430 (6.4%)21,378 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years23,602 (6.7%)22,999 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years22,091 (6.3%)22,992 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years22,301 (6.4%)22,613 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years23,676 (6.8%)24,176 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years23,851 (6.8%)24,627 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years22,744 (6.5%)22,729 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years22,996 (6.6%)23,765 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years24,990 (7.1%)25,869 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years26,158 (7.5%)27,112 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years23,193 (6.6%)24,630 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years18,755 (5.3%)20,821 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years13,966 (4.0%)16,853 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years8,966 (2.6%)12,024 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years5,999 (1.7%)8,269 (2.2%)
85 Years and over5,694 (1.6%)12,656 (3.4%)
Total350,867 (100.0%)371,245 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Norfolk County

Median Family Size in Norfolk County

The median family size in Norfolk County is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (146,282 | 80.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (10,291 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Norfolk County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple146,282 (80.0%)3.21
Single Male/Father10,291 (5.6%)2.74
Single Female/Mother26,183 (14.3%)2.78
Total Families182,756 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Norfolk County

The median household size in Norfolk County is 2.53 persons per household, with married-couple households (146,282 | 52.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (96,348 | 34.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Norfolk County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple146,282 (52.4%)3.23
Single Male/Father10,291 (3.7%)3.06
Single Female/Mother26,183 (9.4%)2.95
Non-family96,348 (34.5%)1.29
Total Households279,104 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Norfolk County

Out of a total of 279,104 households in Norfolk County, 182,756 (65.5%) are family households, while 96,348 (34.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 71,773, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 74,408.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Norfolk County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-74,408 (26.7%)
2-Person Households71,773 (25.7%)17,723 (6.4%)
3-Person Households44,569 (16.0%)2,741 (1.0%)
4-Person Households43,019 (15.4%)1,119 (0.4%)
5-Person Households16,300 (5.8%)281 (0.1%)
6-Person Households5,363 (1.9%)67 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,732 (0.6%)9 (0.0%)
Total182,756 (65.5%)96,348 (34.5%)

Female Fertility in Norfolk County

Fertility by Age in Norfolk County

Average fertility rate in Norfolk County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Norfolk County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years181 (2.5%)8.0
20 to 34 years4,054 (56.9%)58.0
35 to 50 years2,891 (40.6%)38.0
Total7,126 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norfolk County

86.1% of women with births (7,126) in Norfolk County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 81.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 5.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Norfolk County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years33 (18.2%)148 (81.8%)
20 to 34 years3,361 (82.9%)693 (17.1%)
35 to 50 years2,741 (94.8%)150 (5.2%)
Total6,135 (86.1%)991 (13.9%)

Fertility by Education in Norfolk County

Average fertility rate in Norfolk County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 42.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Norfolk County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School250 (3.5%)13.0
High School Diploma481 (6.8%)23.0
College or Associate's Degree960 (13.5%)31.0
Bachelor's Degree2,398 (33.7%)44.0
Graduate Degree3,037 (42.6%)70.0
Total7,126 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norfolk County

13.9% of women with births in Norfolk County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 56.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Norfolk County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School109 (43.6%)141 (56.4%)
High School Diploma300 (62.4%)181 (37.6%)
College or Associate's Degree605 (63.0%)355 (37.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2,168 (90.4%)230 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree2,952 (97.2%)85 (2.8%)
Total6,135 (86.1%)991 (13.9%)

Income in Norfolk County

Income Overview in Norfolk County

Per Capita Income in Norfolk County is $66,685, while median incomes of families and households are $155,932 and $120,621 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income722,112$66,685
Median Family Income182,756$155,932
Mean Family Income182,756$209,310
Median Household Income279,104$120,621
Mean Household Income279,104$170,721
Income Deficit182,756$10,671
Wage / Income Gap (%)722,11230.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)722,11269.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index722,1120.49

Earnings by Sex in Norfolk County

Average Earnings in Norfolk County are $63,327, $75,679 for men and $52,517 for women, a difference of 30.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Norfolk County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male218,355 (51.2%)$75,679
Female208,444 (48.8%)$52,517
Total426,799 (100.0%)$63,327

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norfolk County

The most common earnings brackets in Norfolk County are $100,000+ for men (81,750 | 37.4%) and $100,000+ for women (47,327 | 22.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Norfolk County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8,190 (3.7%)12,025 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9995,714 (2.6%)8,261 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4996,492 (3.0%)6,765 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,896 (1.8%)4,755 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4994,585 (2.1%)6,085 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,559 (1.2%)3,935 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,262 (1.5%)4,099 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,209 (1.0%)3,003 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,707 (1.7%)4,615 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,063 (1.9%)4,243 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,859 (2.7%)8,520 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,912 (3.2%)8,826 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,021 (2.3%)7,709 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,877 (2.7%)8,027 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,891 (3.2%)9,022 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9996,650 (3.0%)7,644 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99914,334 (6.6%)13,719 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99911,917 (5.5%)13,573 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,467 (13.0%)26,291 (12.6%)
$100,000+81,750 (37.4%)47,327 (22.7%)
Total218,355 (100.0%)208,444 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norfolk County

Average earnings in Norfolk County are $85,903 for men and $62,346 for women, a difference of 27.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $133,065, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,460. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $88,697, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $29,156.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Norfolk County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,460$29,156
High School Diploma$57,125$36,146
College or Associate's Degree$59,960$45,926
Bachelor's Degree$99,702$70,457
Graduate Degree$133,065$88,697
Total$85,903$62,346

Family Income in Norfolk County

Family Income Brackets in Norfolk County

According to the Norfolk County family income data, there are 67,254 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,828 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Norfolk County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,9241.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8281.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993,8382.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994,7522.6%
$35,000 to $49,9998,0414.4%
$50,000 to $74,99915,9008.7%
$75,000 to $99,99916,6319.1%
$100,000 to $149,99933,44418.3%
$150,000 to $199,99928,14415.4%
$200,000+67,25436.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norfolk County

6-person families (4,524 | 2.5%) account for the highest median family income in Norfolk County with $231,688 per family, while 2-person families (75,517 | 41.3%) have the highest median income of $59,721 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Norfolk County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families75,517 (41.3%)$119,442
3-Person Families44,152 (24.2%)$161,295
4-Person Families41,658 (22.8%)$203,401
5-Person Families15,415 (8.4%)$211,272
6-Person Families4,524 (2.5%)$231,688
7+ Person Families1,490 (0.8%)$193,065
Total182,756 (100.0%)$155,932

Family Income by Number of Earners in Norfolk County

The median family income in Norfolk County is $155,932, with families comprising 3+ earners (28,383) having the highest median family income of $220,259, while families with no earners (19,088) have the lowest median family income of $65,644, accounting for 15.5% and 10.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Norfolk County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners19,088 (10.4%)$65,644
1 Earner45,962 (25.2%)$107,238
2 Earners89,323 (48.9%)$185,321
3+ Earners28,383 (15.5%)$220,259
Total182,756 (100.0%)$155,932

Household Income in Norfolk County

Household Income Brackets in Norfolk County

With 76,754 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Norfolk County, accounting for 27.5% of all households. In contrast, only 6,978 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Norfolk County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009,4903.4%
$10,000 to $14,9996,9782.5%
$15,000 to $24,99912,0014.3%
$25,000 to $34,99912,0014.3%
$35,000 to $49,99917,0256.1%
$50,000 to $74,99930,14310.8%
$75,000 to $99,99929,86410.7%
$100,000 to $149,99948,84317.5%
$150,000 to $199,99936,00412.9%
$200,000+76,75427.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Norfolk County

The median household income in Norfolk County is $120,621, with the highest median household income of $150,047 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 110,333 households (39.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $68,947, with 6,500 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Norfolk County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,500 (2.3%)$68,947
25 to 44 Years86,340 (30.9%)$140,521
45 to 64 Years110,333 (39.5%)$150,047
65+ Years75,931 (27.2%)$71,601
Total279,104 (100.0%)$120,621

Poverty in Norfolk County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norfolk County

With 5.8% poverty level for males and 7.1% for females among the residents of Norfolk County, 18 to 24 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,617 males (12.6%) and 4,058 females (13.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Norfolk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,018 (5.4%)892 (5.0%)
5 Years204 (5.8%)180 (5.8%)
6 to 11 Years1,312 (5.2%)1,479 (5.9%)
12 to 14 Years723 (5.4%)640 (5.2%)
15 Years535 (11.7%)349 (7.9%)
16 and 17 Years592 (6.1%)492 (5.4%)
18 to 24 Years3,617 (12.6%)3,288 (12.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,559 (5.7%)3,342 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,756 (3.8%)2,757 (5.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,576 (5.4%)2,502 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,933 (4.0%)2,914 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,498 (4.6%)2,892 (7.7%)
75 Years and over1,499 (7.5%)4,058 (13.2%)
Total19,822 (5.8%)25,785 (7.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norfolk County

According to the poverty statistics in Norfolk County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.2% of males and 95.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Norfolk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17,931 (94.6%)17,083 (95.0%)
5 Years3,331 (94.2%)2,921 (94.2%)
6 to 11 Years23,942 (94.8%)23,633 (94.1%)
12 to 14 Years12,612 (94.6%)11,573 (94.8%)
15 Years4,030 (88.3%)4,094 (92.1%)
16 and 17 Years9,137 (93.9%)8,647 (94.6%)
18 to 24 Years25,163 (87.4%)23,564 (87.8%)
25 to 34 Years42,627 (94.3%)43,415 (92.8%)
35 to 44 Years44,305 (96.2%)44,576 (94.2%)
45 to 54 Years44,924 (94.6%)47,115 (95.0%)
55 to 64 Years46,963 (96.1%)48,634 (94.4%)
65 to 74 Years30,744 (95.4%)34,522 (92.3%)
75 Years and over18,440 (92.5%)26,593 (86.8%)
Total324,149 (94.2%)336,370 (92.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norfolk County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Norfolk County show that 2.2% or 3,181 of the total 146,282 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.4%, comprising of 359 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Norfolk County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children77,653 (97.9%)1,650 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children54,924 (97.9%)1,172 (2.1%)
3 or 4 Children10,143 (96.6%)359 (3.4%)
5 or more Children381 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total143,101 (97.8%)3,181 (2.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norfolk County

According to the poverty data in Norfolk County, 8.4% or 869 single-father households and 13.1% or 3,429 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 619 households (15.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 542 households (42.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Norfolk County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children227 (4.0%)755 (6.1%)
1 or 2 Children619 (15.9%)2,106 (16.9%)
3 or 4 Children23 (3.3%)542 (42.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)26 (34.7%)
Total869 (8.4%)3,429 (13.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norfolk County

The poverty data for Norfolk County shows that 3,181 of the married-couple family households (2.2%) and 4,298 of the single-parent households (11.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 359 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 household (34.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Norfolk County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,650 (2.1%)982 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,172 (2.1%)2,725 (16.7%)
3 or 4 Children359 (3.4%)565 (28.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)26 (34.7%)
Total3,181 (2.2%)4,298 (11.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Norfolk County

Employment by Class of Employer in Norfolk County

Among the 379,344 employed individuals in Norfolk County, private company employees (244,770 | 64.5%), not-for-profit organizations (56,324 | 14.8%), and local government employees (24,832 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Norfolk County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees244,77064.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)14,6993.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)18,7554.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations56,32414.8%
Local Government Employees24,8326.6%
State Government Employees12,9823.4%
Federal Government Employees6,5581.7%
Unpaid Family Workers4240.1%
Total379,344100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Norfolk County

According to the labor force statistics for Norfolk County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (592,088), 69.1% or 409,133 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 20,457 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.6% or 42,875 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.6% or 1,937 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Norfolk County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14,240 (37.9%)1,937 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Years34,984 (77.6%)4,093 (11.7%)
25 to 29 Years39,614 (88.2%)1,545 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years42,875 (89.6%)1,415 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years82,583 (87.9%)3,138 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years84,929 (87.0%)3,397 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years44,108 (82.8%)1,941 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years34,385 (71.9%)1,307 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years26,539 (37.7%)1,460 (5.5%)
75 Years and over4,825 (9.0%)198 (4.1%)
Total409,133 (69.1%)20,457 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norfolk County

According to labor force statistics for Norfolk County, 85.2% of individuals (328,386) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (385,430) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 12,807 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 89.4% or 210,202 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.6% or 888 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Norfolk County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11,679 (65.6%)1,353 (7.6%)
High School Diploma45,181 (77.4%)4,144 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree61,304 (82.7%)3,855 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher210,202 (89.4%)6,113 (2.6%)
Total328,386 (85.2%)15,032 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Norfolk County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norfolk County are Management (57,735 | 14.9%), Community & Social Service (55,946 | 14.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (42,870 | 11.0%), Business & Financial (35,471 | 9.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (32,310 | 8.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Norfolk County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Norfolk County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.6%), Computers & Mathematics (72.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (74.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Norfolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management33,406 (57.9%)24,329 (42.1%)
Business & Financial17,338 (48.9%)18,133 (51.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science29,685 (69.2%)13,185 (30.8%)
Computers & Mathematics16,850 (72.0%)6,560 (28.0%)
Architecture & Engineering7,602 (82.6%)1,606 (17.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5,233 (51.0%)5,019 (49.0%)
Community & Social Service 19,968 (35.7%)35,978 (64.3%)
Education, Arts & Media2,165 (29.9%)5,074 (70.1%)
Legal Services & Support4,553 (54.8%)3,749 (45.2%)
Education Instruction & Library9,092 (29.1%)22,121 (70.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,158 (45.2%)5,034 (54.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating8,680 (26.9%)23,630 (73.1%)
Health Technologists6,542 (25.8%)18,847 (74.2%)
Total (Category)109,077 (48.6%)115,255 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)198,887 (51.2%)189,381 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Norfolk County are Food Preparation & Serving (16,462 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (10,743 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (8,648 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7,920 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (6,633 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Norfolk County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Norfolk County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.5%), Security & Protection (77.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.2%), Personal Care & Service (76.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Norfolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,708 (19.8%)6,940 (80.2%)
Security & Protection5,117 (77.1%)1,516 (22.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,452 (70.5%)1,028 (29.5%)
Law Enforcement2,665 (84.5%)488 (15.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving8,028 (48.8%)8,434 (51.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,300 (66.9%)2,620 (33.1%)
Personal Care & Service2,540 (23.6%)8,203 (76.4%)
Total (Category)22,693 (45.0%)27,713 (55.0%)
Total (Overall)198,887 (51.2%)189,381 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Norfolk County are Office & Administration (35,923 | 9.2%), and Sales & Related (34,126 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Norfolk County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Norfolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related19,198 (56.3%)14,928 (43.7%)
Office & Administration10,257 (28.5%)25,666 (71.5%)
Total (Category)29,455 (42.0%)40,594 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)198,887 (51.2%)189,381 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Norfolk County are Construction & Extraction (13,169 | 3.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,767 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (352 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Norfolk County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Norfolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry239 (67.9%)113 (32.1%)
Construction & Extraction12,647 (96.0%)522 (4.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,455 (95.4%)312 (4.6%)
Total (Category)19,341 (95.3%)947 (4.7%)
Total (Overall)198,887 (51.2%)189,381 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Norfolk County are Transportation (8,482 | 2.2%), Production (8,428 | 2.2%), and Material Moving (6,283 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Norfolk County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Norfolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6,219 (73.8%)2,209 (26.2%)
Transportation7,150 (84.3%)1,332 (15.7%)
Material Moving4,952 (78.8%)1,331 (21.2%)
Total (Category)18,321 (79.0%)4,872 (21.0%)
Total (Overall)198,887 (51.2%)189,381 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Norfolk County

Employment Industries in Norfolk County

The major employment industries in Norfolk County include Health Care & Social Assistance (65,049 | 16.8%), Professional & Scientific (52,086 | 13.4%), Educational Services (46,811 | 12.1%), Retail Trade (34,913 | 9.0%), and Finance & Insurance (33,149 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Norfolk County

Employment Industries by Sex in Norfolk County

The Norfolk County industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.3%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (72.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (72.2%), and Educational Services (65.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Norfolk County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting377 (49.3%)388 (50.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction217 (87.2%)32 (12.9%)
Construction18,045 (87.3%)2,621 (12.7%)
Manufacturing16,794 (68.9%)7,576 (31.1%)
Wholesale Trade5,137 (67.8%)2,438 (32.2%)
Retail Trade19,250 (55.1%)15,663 (44.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing8,777 (78.3%)2,431 (21.7%)
Utilities1,738 (74.0%)611 (26.0%)
Information5,596 (59.9%)3,751 (40.1%)
Finance & Insurance19,149 (57.8%)14,000 (42.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,019 (53.0%)3,565 (47.0%)
Professional & Scientific30,004 (57.6%)22,082 (42.4%)
Enterprise Management201 (27.1%)540 (72.9%)
Administrative & Support5,990 (52.9%)5,334 (47.1%)
Educational Services15,961 (34.1%)30,850 (65.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance18,111 (27.8%)46,938 (72.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,391 (53.5%)3,811 (46.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services10,230 (48.9%)10,699 (51.1%)
Public Administration8,420 (58.1%)6,068 (41.9%)
Total198,887 (51.2%)189,381 (48.8%)

Education in Norfolk County

School Enrollment in Norfolk County

The most common levels of schooling among the 176,717 students in Norfolk County are high school (38,212 | 21.6%), college / undergraduate (35,101 | 19.9%), and middle school (34,669 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in Norfolk County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool13,3047.5%
Kindergarten7,6744.3%
Elementary School32,50618.4%
Middle School34,66919.6%
High School38,21221.6%
College / Undergraduate35,10119.9%
Graduate / Professional15,2518.6%
Total176,717100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norfolk County

Out of a total of 176,717 students who are enrolled in schools in Norfolk County, 52,662 (29.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 124,055 (70.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13,419 (62.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 38,409 (89.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Norfolk County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,140 (39.7%)6,291 (60.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old33,310 (87.5%)4,757 (12.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds38,409 (89.8%)4,379 (10.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds22,893 (83.3%)4,604 (16.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,104 (49.7%)8,209 (50.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,015 (37.4%)13,419 (62.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,098 (44.9%)6,256 (55.1%)
35 Years and over4,139 (46.9%)4,694 (53.1%)
Total124,055 (70.2%)52,662 (29.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norfolk County

Business (58,556 | 18.8%), social sciences (34,833 | 11.2%), science & technology (25,951 | 8.3%), engineering (24,850 | 8.0%), and education (22,548 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 312,002 individuals in Norfolk County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Norfolk County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics17,8915.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural21,7467.0%
Physical & Health Sciences11,2693.6%
Psychology18,5635.9%
Social Sciences34,83311.2%
Engineering24,8508.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,5370.8%
Science & Technology25,9518.3%
Business58,55618.8%
Education22,5487.2%
Literature & Languages18,8496.0%
Liberal Arts & History16,1575.2%
Visual & Performing Arts13,2984.3%
Communications10,1533.3%
Arts & Humanities14,8014.7%
Total312,002100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Norfolk County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norfolk County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Norfolk County are males with 2 vehicles (89,593, accounting for 46.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (79,739, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Norfolk County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7,875 (4.1%)9,540 (5.2%)
1 Vehicle41,210 (21.2%)44,016 (24.2%)
2 Vehicles89,593 (46.2%)79,739 (43.9%)
3 Vehicles35,858 (18.5%)31,598 (17.4%)
4 Vehicles13,859 (7.1%)12,284 (6.8%)
5 or more Vehicles5,753 (3.0%)4,461 (2.5%)
Total194,148 (100.0%)181,638 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Norfolk County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Norfolk County are 45 to 59 minutes (44,258 commuters, 14.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (44,156 commuters, 14.2%), and 60 to 89 minutes (39,279 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Norfolk County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6,1792.0%
5 to 9 Minutes19,8326.4%
10 to 14 Minutes28,3289.1%
15 to 19 Minutes35,36711.3%
20 to 24 Minutes34,77611.2%
25 to 29 Minutes16,8525.4%
30 to 34 Minutes44,15614.2%
35 to 39 Minutes12,6104.0%
40 to 44 Minutes18,9946.1%
45 to 59 Minutes44,25814.2%
60 to 89 Minutes39,27912.6%
90 or more Minutes11,1503.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Norfolk County

The most common commute times in Norfolk County are 30 to 34 minutes (24,584 commuters, 15.2%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (19,730 commuters, 13.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Norfolk County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,185 (2.0%)2,994 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,878 (5.5%)10,954 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,473 (7.7%)15,855 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes16,620 (10.3%)18,747 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes17,932 (11.1%)16,844 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,114 (5.0%)8,738 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes24,584 (15.2%)19,572 (13.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes6,872 (4.3%)5,738 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes10,309 (6.4%)8,685 (5.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes24,528 (15.2%)19,730 (13.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes21,197 (13.2%)18,082 (12.0%)
90 or more Minutes6,557 (4.1%)4,593 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norfolk County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Norfolk County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (23,426, 14.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (23,287, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Norfolk County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,851 (4.3%)2,525 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,042 (3.7%)2,551 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,446 (4.6%)4,144 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15,565 (9.7%)10,223 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16,524 (10.2%)13,982 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM23,426 (14.5%)23,287 (15.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM16,895 (10.5%)21,110 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22,389 (13.9%)22,015 (14.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM9,786 (6.1%)13,803 (9.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM12,801 (7.9%)13,019 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM6,003 (3.7%)4,923 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,703 (1.1%)2,179 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9,016 (5.6%)8,909 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,802 (4.2%)7,862 (5.2%)
Total161,249 (100.0%)150,532 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Norfolk County

Occupancy by Ownership in Norfolk County

Of the total 279,104 dwellings in Norfolk County, owner-occupied units account for 190,649 (68.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 88,455 (31.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Norfolk County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units190,64968.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units88,45531.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units279,104100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Norfolk County

Occupancy by Household Size in Norfolk County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household74,40826.7%
2-Person Household89,49632.1%
3-Person Household47,31017.0%
4+ Person Household67,89024.3%
Total Housing Units279,104100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norfolk County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Norfolk County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household36,047 (48.4%)38,361 (51.5%)
2-Person Household62,279 (69.6%)27,217 (30.4%)
3-Person Household34,940 (73.9%)12,370 (26.2%)
4+ Person Household57,383 (84.5%)10,507 (15.5%)
Total Housing Units190,649 (68.3%)88,455 (31.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norfolk County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Norfolk County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,322 (52.0%)5,840 (48.0%)
High School Diploma27,973 (62.6%)16,744 (37.4%)
College/Associate Degree37,168 (64.3%)20,638 (35.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher119,186 (72.5%)45,233 (27.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norfolk County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Norfolk County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years44,03415.8%
35 to 44 Years48,80617.5%
45 to 54 Years53,87119.3%
55 to 64 Years56,46220.2%
65 to 74 Years41,80315.0%
75 to 84 Years22,4618.1%
85 Years and Over11,6674.2%
Total279,104100.0%

Housing Finances in Norfolk County

Median Income by Occupancy in Norfolk County

Median Income by Occupancy in Norfolk County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied190,649 (68.3%)$152,410
Renter-Occupied88,455 (31.7%)$69,336
Average279,104 (100.0%)$120,621

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norfolk County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Norfolk County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,099 (1.1%)4,159 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,366 (0.7%)1,844 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,144 (1.1%)4,816 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,544 (0.8%)4,024 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,502 (1.3%)4,005 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,568 (2.9%)6,388 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,218 (4.8%)7,932 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,826 (8.8%)13,416 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,241 (9.6%)11,522 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99934,232 (18.0%)14,493 (16.4%)
$150,000 or more96,909 (50.8%)15,856 (17.9%)
Total190,649 (100.0%)88,455 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norfolk County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Norfolk County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300982 (0.5%)2,677 (3.0%)
$300 to $4991,423 (0.7%)4,997 (5.7%)
$500 to $7999,820 (5.1%)3,129 (3.5%)
$800 to $99912,804 (6.7%)2,813 (3.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49928,440 (14.9%)10,675 (12.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99922,336 (11.7%)21,105 (23.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49922,975 (12.0%)17,999 (20.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99926,823 (14.1%)10,569 (11.9%)
$3,000 or more65,046 (34.1%)11,178 (12.6%)
Total190,649 (100.0%)88,455 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Norfolk County

Housing Structures in Norfolk County

Housing Structures in Norfolk County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached160,18357.4%
Single Unit, Attached15,8145.7%
2 Unit Apartments16,5315.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16,8886.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15,6785.6%
10 or more Apartments52,81618.9%
Mobile Home / Other1,1940.4%
Total279,104100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norfolk County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Norfolk County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached151,945 (94.9%)8,238 (5.1%)
Single Unit, Attached11,217 (70.9%)4,597 (29.1%)
2 Unit Apartments6,843 (41.4%)9,688 (58.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,285 (25.4%)12,603 (74.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,774 (24.1%)11,904 (75.9%)
10 or more Apartments11,700 (22.2%)41,116 (77.8%)
Mobile Home / Other885 (74.1%)309 (25.9%)
Total190,649 (68.3%)88,455 (31.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norfolk County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Norfolk County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,021 (0.5%)5,346 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6,539 (3.4%)32,603 (36.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms37,510 (19.7%)36,748 (41.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms69,402 (36.4%)10,108 (11.4%)
8 or more Rooms76,177 (40.0%)3,650 (4.1%)
Total190,649 (100.0%)88,455 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norfolk County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Norfolk County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas109,215 (57.3%)42,831 (48.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,374 (2.8%)3,055 (3.5%)
Electricity15,957 (8.4%)32,428 (36.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene57,543 (30.2%)8,354 (9.4%)
Coal or Coke88 (0.1%)31 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2,050 (1.1%)767 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used422 (0.2%)989 (1.1%)
Total190,649 (100.0%)88,455 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Norfolk County

Household Vehicle Usage in Norfolk County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6,169 (3.2%)19,324 (21.8%)
1 Vehicle51,294 (26.9%)45,773 (51.7%)
2 Vehicles90,648 (47.5%)19,602 (22.2%)
3 or more Vehicles42,538 (22.3%)3,756 (4.3%)
Total190,649 (100.0%)88,455 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Norfolk County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Norfolk County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units60,684129,965
Median Property Value$599,000$617,900
Median Household Income$106,925$75,165
Monthly Housing Costs$1,131$63,130
Real Estate Taxes$6,851$1,502

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norfolk County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Norfolk County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000980 (1.6%)1,424 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999542 (0.9%)548 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,399 (5.6%)7,711 (5.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99917,928 (29.5%)35,178 (27.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99918,920 (31.2%)42,663 (32.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9998,789 (14.5%)19,840 (15.3%)
$1,000,000 or more10,126 (16.7%)22,601 (17.4%)
Total60,684 (100.0%)129,965 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norfolk County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Norfolk County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,948 (3.2%)3,395 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,814 (6.3%)1,517 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,172 (5.2%)2,376 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,265 (8.7%)2,396 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,828 (12.9%)3,953 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,704 (11.1%)8,998 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99910,209 (16.8%)11,537 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more21,744 (35.8%)24,023 (18.5%)
Total60,684 (100.0%)129,965 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norfolk County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Norfolk County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,242 (10.3%)172,560 (132.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x8,270 (13.6%)18,756 (14.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x7,957 (13.1%)31,575 (24.3%)
4.0x or more37,866 (62.4%)25,576 (19.7%)
Total60,684 (100.0%)129,965 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norfolk County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Norfolk County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800958 (1.6%)246 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499692 (1.1%)1,340 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,49956,731 (93.5%)2,355 (1.8%)
Total60,684 (100.0%)129,965 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Norfolk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norfolk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norfolk County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years43,848 (99.5%)225 (0.5%)
6 to 18 Years113,979 (99.2%)918 (0.8%)
19 to 25 Years60,033 (95.9%)2,593 (4.1%)
26 to 34 Years78,934 (95.7%)3,533 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years91,261 (97.8%)2,090 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years95,298 (98.2%)1,722 (1.8%)
55 to 64 Years98,168 (97.7%)2,276 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years69,234 (99.4%)422 (0.6%)
75 Years and older50,572 (100.0%)18 (0.0%)
Total701,327 (98.1%)13,797 (1.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norfolk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Norfolk County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born43,848 (99.5%)225 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen113,979 (99.2%)918 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen60,033 (95.9%)2,593 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norfolk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Norfolk County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00040,779 (95.4%)1,966 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99950,380 (96.2%)1,994 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99959,576 (97.3%)1,630 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99962,173 (96.9%)1,963 (3.1%)
$100,000 and over478,706 (98.8%)5,831 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norfolk County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Norfolk County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,176 (18.5%)37,575 (85.3%)
6 to 18 Years21,161 (18.4%)98,434 (85.7%)
19 to 25 Years8,680 (13.9%)53,254 (85.0%)
25 to 34 Years12,616 (15.3%)68,784 (83.4%)
35 to 44 Years12,814 (13.7%)81,470 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years12,632 (13.0%)85,384 (88.0%)
55 to 64 Years16,515 (16.4%)85,949 (85.6%)
65 to 74 Years63,201 (90.7%)45,441 (65.2%)
75 Years and over49,717 (98.3%)32,972 (65.2%)
Total205,512 (28.7%)589,263 (82.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norfolk County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Norfolk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.1%)142 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years3,014 (5.3%)1,895 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years4,520 (5.9%)4,523 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years9,798 (6.9%)11,077 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,617 (17.4%)6,136 (16.4%)
75 Years and over7,772 (39.0%)13,875 (45.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Norfolk County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.1%)96 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years130 (0.2%)141 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years488 (0.6%)417 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,461 (1.7%)2,015 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,351 (7.3%)1,805 (4.8%)
75 Years and over3,881 (19.5%)5,241 (17.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)98 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years448 (0.8%)151 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years549 (0.7%)701 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,647 (1.2%)2,237 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years786 (2.4%)632 (1.7%)
75 Years and over1,007 (5.1%)1,645 (5.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,585 (4.5%)1,609 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years3,483 (4.6%)3,141 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years4,053 (2.9%)4,389 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,584 (4.9%)1,199 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,782 (8.9%)3,764 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years320 (0.6%)145 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years565 (0.7%)659 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years3,562 (2.5%)5,237 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,308 (7.2%)3,540 (9.5%)
75 Years and over4,479 (22.5%)9,732 (31.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Norfolk County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years481 (0.8%)279 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years636 (0.8%)442 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,520 (1.1%)1,625 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,227 (3.8%)1,151 (3.1%)
75 Years and over1,753 (8.8%)4,678 (15.3%)

Technology Access in Norfolk County

Computing Device Access in Norfolk County

Computing Device Access in Norfolk County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop244,14887.5%
Smartphone249,70689.5%
Tablet199,23471.4%
No Computing Device10,9353.9%
Total279,104100.0%

Internet Access in Norfolk County

Internet Access in Norfolk County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3170.1%
Broadband Home236,64884.8%
Cellular Data Only20,7707.4%
Satellite Internet7,6492.7%
No Internet18,1376.5%
Total279,104100.0%

Norfolk County Summary

Norfolk County, Massachusetts is located in the eastern part of the state and is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area. It is bordered by Suffolk County to the north, Plymouth County to the south, and Bristol County to the west. The county seat is Dedham, and the largest city is Quincy. The county was established in 1793 and is named after the English county of Norfolk.

Geography

Norfolk County covers an area of 444 square miles and is the third-smallest county in Massachusetts. It is mostly composed of low-lying hills and valleys, with the highest point being the summit of Blue Hill at 635 feet. The county is drained by the Charles, Neponset, and Taunton Rivers, as well as several smaller streams. The county is home to several parks and wildlife areas, including the Blue Hills Reservation, the Wrentham State Forest, and the F. Gilbert Hills State Forest.

Economy

Norfolk County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including the General Electric Company, the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, and the Boston Scientific Corporation. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Boston College, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Norfolk County had a population of 670,850. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 6.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $77,837, and the median income for a family was $90,917. The per capita income for the county was $37,845. About 5.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Norfolk County is served by several public school districts, including the Dedham Public Schools, the Milton Public Schools, and the Quincy Public Schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including the Noble and Greenough School, the Thayer Academy, and the Rivers School. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Boston College, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Conclusion

Norfolk County, Massachusetts is a diverse and vibrant county located in the eastern part of the state. It is home to a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries, as well as several colleges and universities. The county has a population of 670,850, with a median household income of $77,837. The county is served by several public school districts, as well as several private schools and colleges.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Norfolk County?
Total Population of Norfolk County is 722,112.
What is the Total Male Population of Norfolk County?
Total Male Population of Norfolk County is 350,867.
What is the Total Female Population of Norfolk County?
Total Female Population of Norfolk County is 371,245.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Norfolk County?
There are 94.51 Males per 100 Females in Norfolk County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Norfolk County?
There are 105.81 Females per 100 Males in Norfolk County.
What is the Median Population Age in Norfolk County?
Median Population Age in Norfolk County is 40.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Norfolk County
Average Family Size in Norfolk County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Norfolk County
Average Household Size in Norfolk County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Norfolk County?
Per Capita income in Norfolk County is $66,685.
What is the Median Family Income in Norfolk County?
Median Family Income in Norfolk County is $155,932.
What is the Median Household income in Norfolk County?
Median Household Income in Norfolk County is $120,621.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Norfolk County?
Income or Wage Gap in Norfolk County is 30.6%.
Women in Norfolk County earn 69.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Norfolk County?
Family Income Deficit in Norfolk County is $10,671.
Families that are below poverty line in Norfolk County earn $10,671 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Norfolk County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Norfolk County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Norfolk County?
There are 409,133 People in the Labor Forcein in Norfolk County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Norfolk County?
69.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Norfolk County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Norfolk County?
Unemployment Rate in Norfolk County is 5.0%.