Town · Massachusetts
Norton, Massachusetts
Norton, town, in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Norton had 19,559 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,202 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,240 (±23). GEOID 2500549970.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,559
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,202 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,240 ±23
Median household income
$124,535
±$10,920 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$501,400
±$26,552 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,911
±$375 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Norton and what county is it in?
Norton is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It covers 27.8 square miles of land, 690 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Norton: Norton Center (CDP, 2,677 in 2020).
Norton is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Norton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,559 people lived in Norton on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, in line with Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 19,202 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,240 (±23).
| Measure | Norton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,240±23 | 582,270 | −505 |
| Households | 6,650±250 | 233,825 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.10 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,791±261 | 245,025 | no clear change |
Norton's population since 2000
From 18,036 in 2000 to 19,559 in 2025: up 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Norton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Norton?
The median resident of Norton is 39.6 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.0%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Norton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6±1.2 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.3%±1.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4%±1.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 50.7%±2.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0%±1.4 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.0%±2.9 pts | 75.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±1.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±1.6 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.8%±3.3 pts | 30.8% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.6%±3.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0%±2.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Norton earn?
Half of Norton's 6,650 households earn less than $124,535 a year (±$10,920), against $85,625 in Bristol County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $136,659 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Norton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,535±$10,920 | $85,625 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $155,111±$9,691 | $111,532 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,924±$2,982 | $44,757 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7%±1.2 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.1%±3.8 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±2.1 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3%±2.0 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.8%±2.4 pts | 90.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Norton?
Owners occupy 83.8% of Norton's occupied homes and renters 16.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $501,400 by its owner (±$26,552). The median renter pays $1,911 a month including utilities, and 27.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Norton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $501,400±$26,552 | $451,200 | +$68,688 |
| Median gross rent | $1,911±$375 | $1,245 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.1%±10.3 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,564±$148 | $2,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.8%±3.6 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.2%±3.6 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 6,791±261 | 245,025 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1%±8.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4%±3.8 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8%±2.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.0%±2.6 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2%±1.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Norton building?
Builders took permits for 25 new housing units in Norton in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Norton work and get to work?
71.0% of Norton's workers drive alone and 19.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Norton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6%±2.8 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0%±3.8 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.7%±1.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.6%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.0%±3.5 pts | 11.1% | +13.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.5 min±1.8 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Norton?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Norton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $112,926 (Tract 6111.01) to $143,822 (Tract 6112.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6112.02Bristol County | 5,524 | $123,407 |
| Tract 6111.01Bristol County | 5,417 | $112,926 |
| Tract 6111.02Bristol County | 5,165 | $133,108 |
| Tract 6112.01Bristol County | 3,134 | $143,822 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Norton) · Census block assignment files
How does Norton compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Norton is the 604th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 35th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Norton ranks 160th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 35th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 134th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 268th | 461 |
| Median household income | 160th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 255th | 460 |
| Median home value | 244th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 110th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 240th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 234th | 459 |
| Median age | 391st | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 169th | 460 |
| Work from home | 201st | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 138th | 459 |
Norton's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Norton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Norton?
7 of the 57 figures for Norton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Norton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.