Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Total Population: 724,540

County Seat: Dedham

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Median Home Value

$649,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$126,497

Across all households

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

57.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)70.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)12.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.9%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Two or More Races4.4%
Other Race1.0%

Under 18 Years

20.7%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.4%

No Health Insurance

1.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

57.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$126,497

Mean Household Income

$177,133

Per Capita Income

$69,508

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$649,400

Median Rent

$2,072/mo

Total Housing Units

293,420

Owner-Occupied

68.5%

Renter-Occupied

31.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Married Couple Households

52.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.5%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

94.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 25021.