Norton town, Massachusetts
Norton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Norton town is a geographic entity located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 19,559. The land area covers 27.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 19,559 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,650 | ±250 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,791 | ±261 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,650 | ±250 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 141 | ±126 |
| Median Home Value | $501,400 | ±$26,552 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,911 | ±$375 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $124,535 | ±$10,920 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,924 | ±$2,982 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 810 | ±210 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,061 | ±437 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 19,392 (2024)
ID: 193470
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
70 E MAIN ST, NORTON MA 02766-2320
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GUS Population: 588,593 (2024)
ID: 128097
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BRISTOL COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
9 COURT ST, TAUNTON MA 02780-3223
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Norton | 04-05 | Norton, MA | |
| Regular School Norton | PK-03 | Norton, MA | |
| Regular School Norton | KG-03 | Norton, MA | |
| Regular School Norton | 09-12 | Norton, MA | |
| Regular School Norton | 06-08 | Norton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | North Attleborough, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
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College | 0.1 mi away | 26 E Main St, Norton, MA, 02766-2322 |
5082868200
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NORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 68 E. MAIN STREET, NORTON, MA, 02766 |
(508) 285-0265
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Southeastern Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 6.0 mi away | 250 Foundry St, South Easton, MA, 02375 |
5082301297
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MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 255 HOPE STREET, MANSFIELD, MA, 02048 |
(508) 261-7380
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Rob Roy Academy-Taunton
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College Vocational | 6.4 mi away | 1 School St, Taunton, MA, 02780-3212 |
5088221405
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ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 74 NORTH MAIN STREET, ATTLEBORO, MA, 02703 |
(508) 222-0157
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Stonehill College
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College | 8.3 mi away | 320 Washington Street, Easton, MA, 02357-6110 |
5085651000
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TAUNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 12 PLEASANT STREET, TAUNTON, MA, 02780 |
(508) 821-1410
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Bridgewater State University
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College | 10.8 mi away | 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA, 02325 |
5085311000
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RAYNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 760 SOUTH MAIN ST., RAYNHAM, MA, 02767 |
(508) 823-1344
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NORTON W, MA US, located 2.0 miles from Norton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.5° | 18.3° | 27.4° | 4.41" | 14.3" |
| February | 38.9° | 19.4° | 29.1° | 3.79" | 12.6" |
| March | 46.2° | 26.5° | 36.4° | 5.35" | 10.1" |
| April | 58.0° | 35.4° | 46.7° | 4.72" | 1.9" |
| May | 68.6° | 45.8° | 57.2° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.1° | 55.3° | 66.2° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 61.6° | 72.1° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.9° | 60.0° | 70.5° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 52.0° | 62.6° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.2° | 41.0° | 51.1° | 5.06" | 0.2" |
| November | 51.1° | 32.0° | 41.5° | 4.46" | 1.2" |
| December | 41.5° | 24.3° | 32.9° | 5.20" | 9.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Center CDP | CDP | 0.7 mi | — |
| Mansfield Center CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Taunton city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Attleboro city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Raynham Center CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Foxborough CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500549970. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.