Massachusetts Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 730,082 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,843 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $130,739 |
| Per Capita Income | $71,758 |
| Median Home Value | $683,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 295,227 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 194,812 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 88,556 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,859 (4.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 283,368 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 185,566 (65.5%) |
The table below compares Norfolk County to the other 14 counties and county equivalents in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 69th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 3 | 85th |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 69th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
