Norfolk County, Massachusetts
County
Overview
- County Name
- Norfolk County
- State
- Massachusetts
- FIPS Code
- 25021
- State FIPS
- 25
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 396.10 sq mi
- Water Area
- 48.25 sq mi
- Total Area
- 444.35 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.171738
- Longitude
- -71.181110
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 672,469
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 529,430
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 636,010 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 36,454 | 5.4% |
| White | 502,283 | 74.7% |
| Black | 47,533 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 64,679 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 510 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 304 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,140 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 504,449 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 24,979 | 4.7% |
| White | 409,150 | 77.3% |
| Black | 39,103 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 53,042 | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,865 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 231 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,269 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 730,082
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $145,188
- Poverty Rate
- 6.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 47,744
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 509,654 | 69.8% |
| Black | 54,240 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 90,735 | 12.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 483,584
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 139,161 | 28.8% |
| Republican | 41,294 | 8.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 298,881 | 61.8% |
| Other | 2,174 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 225,733 | 46.7% |
| Female | 254,941 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 331,174 | 68.5% |
| Hispanic | 25,036 | 5.2% |
| Black | 19,291 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 36,240 | 7.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 272,763
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 202,104 | 61.0% |
| Hispanic | 10,296 | 41.1% |
| Black | 7,943 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 13,385 | 36.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 126,476 | 56.0% |
| Female | 145,748 | 57.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 78,495 (14.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 304,559 (59.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 295,227
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $784,122
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,150
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 57.5%
- Public Transit
- 8.5%
- Work From Home
- 23.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.