Norton Center, MA

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2021 Population

2,627

4.75% 1-year decline

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

21.1

1.86% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16%

15.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$101,875

2.42% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$368,300

7.47% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,190

11.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Norton Center, MA had a population of 2.63k people with a median age of 21.1 and a median household income of $101,875. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Norton Center, MA declined from 2,758 to 2,627, a −4.75% decrease and its median household income grew from $99,464 to $101,875, a 2.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norton Center, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.16%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.21%), and White (Hispanic) (1.83%).

None of the households in Norton Center, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Norton Center, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norton Center, MA are Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (480 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Norton Center, MA was $368,300, and the homeownership rate was 87.2%.

Most people in Norton Center, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Norton Center, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Norton Center, MA is home to a population of 2.63k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.32% of Norton Center, MA residents were born outside of the country (166 people).

In 2021, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.2k people) in Norton Center, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 188 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 83 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

95.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Norton Center, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Norton Center, MA was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Norton Center, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norton Center, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.2k ± 313
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
188 ± 84
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
83 ± 51

2.13%

Hispanic Population

56 people

2.13% of the people in Norton Center, MA are hispanic (56 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Norton Center, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
102,889 ± 7,817 people
Dominican Republic
98,796 ± 7,662 people
Brazil
87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

Foreign-Born Population

6.32%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

166 people

8.19%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

226 people

As of 2021, 6.32% of Norton Center, MA residents (166 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norton Center, MA was 8.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Norton Center, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
33 ± 44
Gulf War (2001-)
8 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 18

Norton Center, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norton Center, MA employs 1.19k people. The largest industries in Norton Center, MA are Educational Services (368 people), Accommodation & Food Services (154 people), and Public Administration (108 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($195,046), and Finance & Insurance ($195,046).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.19k

2021 Value

± 238

−11.3%

1 Year decline

± 30.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norton Center, MA declined at a rate of −11.3%, from 1.34k employees to 1.19k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norton Center, MA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (178 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (165 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (137 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norton Center, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.19k

2021 Value

± 238

−11.3%

1 Year decline

± 30.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norton Center, MA declined at a rate of −11.3%, from 1.34k employees to 1.19k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norton Center, MA, are Educational Services (368 people), Accommodation & Food Services (154 people), and Public Administration (108 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norton Center, MA, though some of these residents may live in Norton Center, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,846

Median earning men ± $15,730

$7,376

Median earning women ± $4,121

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($106,435), Manufacturing ($79,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($105,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($32,875), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($7,339).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Norton Center, MA awarded 480 degrees. The student population of Norton Center, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 651 male students and 1,050 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norton Center, MA are White (312 and 70.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (47 and 10.6%), Asian (32 and 7.24%), and Two or More Races (20 and 4.52%).

The largest universities in Norton Center, MA by number of degrees awarded are Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (480 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Norton Center, MA are General Psychology (55 and 11.5%), General Business Administration & Management (54 and 11.3%), and General Biological Sciences (29 and 6.04%).

The median tuition cost in Norton Center, MA for private four year colleges is $57,700.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Norton Center, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,701 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,701 students enrolled in Norton Center, MA, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,191 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
55 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
54 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Norton Center, MA was General Psychology with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Norton Center, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

480 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) with 480 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 182 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norton Center, MA, which is 0.611 times less than the 298 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 312 degrees mean that there were 6.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 47 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($57,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($940) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Norton Center, MA was $368,300 in 2021, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $342,700 to $368,300, a 7.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Norton Center, MA is 87.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Norton Center, MA have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norton Center, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$368,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$117,485

$348

Median Property Taxes

±$97

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Norton Center, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Norton Center, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

87.2%

Homeownership

2021

46.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 87.2% of the housing units in Norton Center, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Norton Center, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6111.02
Census Tract 6112.02

The following map shows all of the places in Norton Center, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$101,875

Median Household Income

± $12,811

399

Number of Households

± 119

In 2021, the median household income of the 399 households in Norton Center, MA grew to $101,875 from the previous year's value of $99,464.

The following chart displays the households in Norton Center, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Norton Center, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (47.8%)
Walked (25.4%)
Carpooled (15.4%)

In 2021, 47.8% of workers in Norton Center, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (25.4%) and those who carpooled to work (15.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norton Center, MA have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.66% of the workforce in Norton Center, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Norton Center, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Norton Center, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Norton Center, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norton Center, MA (175 out of 1.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norton Center, MA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.5% of the population of Norton Center, MA has health coverage, with 59.3% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 2.67% on Medicare, 21.1% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bristol County, MA see 1910 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.898% increase from the previous year (1893 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1428 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 188 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Bristol County, MA.

1,910 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bristol County, MA

Primary care physicians in Bristol County, MA see an average of 1,910 patients per year. This represents a 0.898% increase from the previous year (1,893 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bristol County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 54.6% between 18 and 34 years, 20% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.48%

Uninsured

59.3%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

2.67%

Medicare

21.1%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norton Center, MA declined by 24% from 3.26% to 2.48%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Norton Center, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.