Norton Center is a CDP located in Bristol County Massachusetts. Norton Center has a 2024 population of 2,565. Norton Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,758 in 2020.
The average household income in Norton Center is $150,566 with a poverty rate of 13.77%. The median age in Norton Center is 21.5 years: 22.3 years for males, and 21.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norton Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,846 | 71.55% |
| Black or African American | 448 | 17.36% |
| Asian | 116 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 4.46% |
| Other race | 55 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 376 | 2.55 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Married | 199 | 2.94 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.08 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 47 | 4.94 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
89.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 4.82% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 255 | 28.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 171 | 19.15% |
| High School Graduate | 224 | 25.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 4.03% |
| Some College | 102 | 11.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 793 | 736 | 405 |
| Black | 75 | 62 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 51.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,361 | $115,855 | $85,556 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,817 | $0 | $93,036 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $21,688 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,682 | $50,833 | $60,833 |
| Some College | $39,464 | $42,596 | $33,750 |
$55,682
Average Earnings
$50,833
Average Male
$60,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.08% of Norton Center residents speak only English, while 15.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 933 | 143 | 15.33% |
| Black | 203 | 13 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 12 | 8.7% |
| Multiple | 27 | 9 | 33.33% |
| Other | 35 | 3 | 8.57% |
13.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.23%
Male Poverty Rate
1.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norton Center is Multiple, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norton Center is Black, with 6.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77.22% |
| Some College | 28.66% |
| High School | 23.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 9.58% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $138,750 | $175,917 |
| Households | $109,356 | $150,566 |
| Married Families | $190,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,444 | $88,479 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
16.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.3%
Male Marriage Rate
16.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 1.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65%
Born in Norton Center
90.16%
Native Born
9.84%
Foreign Born
5.12%
Non Citizen
4.73%
Naturalized
90.16% of Norton Center residents were born in the United States, with 65% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,565 | -7 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 2,572 | -8 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 2,580 | -47 | -1.79% |
| 2021 | 2,627 | -131 | -4.75% |
| 2020 | 2,758 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 2,774 | -105 | -3.65% |
| 2018 | 2,879 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 2,892 | 160 | 5.86% |
| 2016 | 2,732 | -136 | -4.74% |
| 2015 | 2,868 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 2,870 | 66 | 2.35% |
| 2013 | 2,804 | -81 | -2.81% |
| 2012 | 2,885 | -92 | -3.09% |
| 2011 | 2,977 | 306 | 11.46% |
| 2010 | 2,671 | 0 | 0% |