Norton, Massachusetts

Norton: city in Massachusetts

About

Norton is a city located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,031 and a population density of 639 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,983 inhabitants.

The city was created 357 years ago in 1668.

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Location of Norton on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Norton

Population 19,983 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Bristol County
Postal code 02766
Area 29.8 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.9668,-71.1870
Altitude 105 feet / 32 meters
Establishment January 01, 1669 (357 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:29:58 (22nd April 2026)
Density 671 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.76% (2010-2020)
Norton Town Common image
Norton Town Common image

Geography

Norton is located at 41°58'0"N 71°11'13"W (41.9667700, -71.1869900).

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Official website of Norton

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Norton increased by 4.76% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 19,031 - census
2011 19,216 0.96% estimation process
2012 19,291 0.39% estimation process
2013 19,334 0.22% estimation process
2014 19,332 -0.01% estimation process
2015 19,329 -0.02% estimation process
2016 19,614 1.45% estimation process
2017 19,869 1.28% estimation process
2018 19,934 0.33% estimation process
2019 19,948 0.07% estimation process
2020 19,983 0.18% estimation process
Norton zip code is 02766. County name: Bristol, County fips: 25005
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Best Things to Do in Norton

1Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary

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2King Philip's Cave

Rating: 3.7 (40)

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People born in Norton (9)

People born in Norton, including politician George Leonard, politician John Jones Clarke, army officer Jonathan Eddy, .

More notable people

  • Richard Henry Hall (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1830
  • George L. Clarke (politician) he was born in 10/08/1813
  • Edward Hammond Clarke (American physician) he was born in 02/02/1820
  • Frederick J. Karol (American chemical engineer) he was born in 28/02/1933
  • Jack Brunault (American actor) he was born in 12/01/2004
  • John E. Shaw (U.S. Air Force General) he was born in 17/03/1968

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Norton, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
168281 Wheaton College Norton (MA) 02766-2322

Nearby Transit Stations (21)

Rail and bus stations connected to Norton, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
PVD Providence station 100 Gaspee Street RAIL
RTE Route 128 station 50 University Ave RAIL
FRA Framingham station 417 Waverly St. RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Norton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Norton Post Office Norton (MA) 02766

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Norton, Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 3,985 people.
  • Norton, Kansas city in Norton County, Kansas with a population of 2,709 people.
  • Norton, Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 156 people.
  • Norton, Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 4 people.

Other cities in Bristol County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
New Bedford 95,517 The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Fall River 89,792 The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Taunton 57,675 The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Attleboro 45,444 A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Easton 25,116 Town in the U.
Mansfield 24,539 Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
Somerset 18,144 Town in Massachusetts, United States
Swansea 17,000 Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
Fairhaven 16,103 Town in Massachusetts
Westport 16,097 Town of the United States
Seekonk 15,851 Town in the United States
Head of Westport 14,809 City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Raynham 14,560 Town in Massachusetts
Oxford 13,941 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Rehoboth 12,503 Town in Massachusetts, United States
Acushnet 10,673 Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Norton distances to largest Massachusetts cities