Norfolk County, Massachusetts Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Norfolk County is located in Massachusetts with a total population of 724,540. It is the 5th most populous county out of 14 in Massachusetts. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Norfolk County is 40.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Norfolk County is $126,497. This is 25% higher than the state median of $101,341. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 61% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $649,400. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $525,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Norfolk County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 12.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (12.0% vs 7.0%).

Education

57.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 46.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%. Notably, 27.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.