Norton Center, MA

Census Place

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2023 Population
2,526
2.09% 1-year decline
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
21.3
0.93% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
13.9%
0.754% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$114,051
4.29% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$418,400
5.92% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
1,152
8.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Norton Center, MA had a population of 2.53k people with a median age of 21.3 and a median household income of $114,051. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Norton Center, MA declined from 2,580 to 2,526, a −2.09% decrease and its median household income grew from $109,356 to $114,051, a 4.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norton Center, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (3.56%), and White (Hispanic) (3.29%).

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.

95.5% of the residents in Norton Center, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norton Center, MA are Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (421 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Norton Center, MA was $418,400, and the homeownership rate was 86.6%.

Most people in Norton Center, MA N/A, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Norton Center, MA was N/A per household.

Population & Diversity

Norton Center, MA is home to a population of 2.53k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Norton Center, MA residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 6.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.81k people) in Norton Center, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 291 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 92 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.5%
2023 Citizenship
94.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.5% of Norton Center, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Norton Center, MA was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norton Center, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.81k ± 213
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    291 ± 127
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    92 ± 60
10.7%
Hispanic Population
271 people

In 2023, there were 6.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.81k people) in Norton Center, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 291 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 92 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.7% of the people in Norton Center, MA are hispanic (271 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. China
    102,973 ± 7,820 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    99,956 ± 7,706 people
  3. Brazil
    93,519 ± 7,457 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,973 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 99,956 and Brazil with 93,519.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    21 ± 26
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    8 ± 23
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    8 ± 18

Norton Center, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Norton Center, MA employs 1.15k people. The largest industries in Norton Center, MA are Educational Services (349 people), Accommodation & Food Services (151 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (122 people), and the highest paying industries are .

Occupations

1.15k
2023 Value
± 209
−8.5%
1 Year decline
± 28%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Norton Center, MA declined at a rate of −8.5%, from 1.26k employees to 1.15k employees.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.15k
2023 Value
± 209
−8.5%
1 Year decline
± 28%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Norton Center, MA declined at a rate of −8.5%, from 1.26k employees to 1.15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norton Center, MA, are Educational Services (349 people), Accommodation & Food Services (151 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (122 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$20,500
Median earning men ± $9,707
$10,385
Median earning women ± $6,490

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($116,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,969), and Manufacturing ($16,071).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,607), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,500), and Retail Trade ($29,688).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.61%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

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.

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren
Senator from Massachusetts1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ed Markey
Senator from Massachusetts2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Norton Center, MA awarded 421 degrees. The student population of Norton Center, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 620 male students and 1,158 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norton Center, MA are White (298 and 75.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (37 and 9.37%), Black or African American (24 and 6.08%), and Two or More Races (22 and 5.57%).

The largest universities in Norton Center, MA by number of degrees awarded are Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (421 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Norton Center, MA are General Business Administration & Management (74 and 17.6%), General Psychology (49 and 11.6%), and General Biological Sciences (33 and 7.84%).

The median tuition cost in Norton Center, MA for private four year colleges is $61,600.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Norton Center, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,778 (34.9% men and 65.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,778 students enrolled in Norton Center, MA, 34.9% men and 65.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,241 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 74 degrees awarded
  2. 49 degrees awarded
  3. 33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Norton Center, MA was General Business Administration & Management with 74 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
421 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wheaton College (Massachusetts) with 421 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 149 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norton Center, MA, which is 0.548 times less than the 272 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 298 degrees mean that there were 8.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 37 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($61,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (1.35M), High School or Equivalent (1.34M), and Graduate Degree (1.03M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Norton Center, MA was $418,400 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $395,000 to $418,400, a 5.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Norton Center, MA is 86.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Norton Center, MA have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Norton Center, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Property

$418,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$96,420
N/A
Median Property Taxes
±N/A

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Rent vs Own

86.6%
Homeownership
2023
66.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 86.6% of the housing units in Norton Center, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 89.6%.

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Income by Location

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Household Income

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$114,051
Median Household Income
± $11,161
N/A
Number of Households
± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Norton Center, MA grew to $114,051 from the previous year's value of $109,356.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Norton Center, MA is from Massachusetts.
0.48
2022 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
0.48
2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2022, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.047% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Norton Center, MA N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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Commute Time

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norton Center, MA have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Norton Center, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

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Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norton Center, MA (159 out of 1.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

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Health

98.9% of the population of Norton Center, MA has health coverage, with 62.7% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 4.37% on Medicare, 18.7% on non-group plans, and 0.517% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.07%
Uninsured
62.7%
Employer Coverage
12.6%
Medicaid
4.37%
Medicare
18.7%
Non-Group
0.517%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norton Center, MA declined by 66.3% from 3.19% to 1.07%.

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