Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Norfolk County: county in Massachusetts, United States
About
Norfolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 670,850 and a population density of 583 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 709,409 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dedham. The county was created 233 years ago in 1792.
County Snapshot
Norfolk County at a glance
Norfolk County currently has 27 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
27
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Massachusetts counties
14
Open related pagesLargest city
QuincyPopulation 94,421
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Norfolk County
| Population | 709,409 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| Different from | Norfolk |
| Area | 1150 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 11% |
| Land as percent of area | 89% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1710,-71.1838 |
| Named for | Norfolk |
| Altitude | 148 feet / 45 meters |
| Capital | Dedham |
| Establishment | January 01, 1793 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:06:47 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 617 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Norfolk County is located at 42°10'15"N 71°11'2"W (42.1709700, -71.1838100). It has 6 neighbors: Bristol County, Middlesex County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County, Worcester County and Providence County.
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The largest city of Norfolk County is Quincy with a population of 94,421. Other cities include, Brookline population 59,022, Weymouth population 58,104, Franklin population 34,711 and Randolph population 34,260. See all Norfolk County cities & populated places.
Norfolk County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 94,421 | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Brookline | 59,022 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Weymouth | 58,104 | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Franklin | 34,711 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Randolph | 34,260 | City in Massachusetts |
| Needham | 31,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Norwood | 29,737 | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Stoughton | 28,891 | City in Wisconsin |
| Wellesley | 28,684 | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Milton | 27,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Walpole | 26,582 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Dedham | 25,345 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Canton | 24,029 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Sharon | 18,864 | City in Massachusetts |
| Foxborough | 18,398 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bellingham | 17,336 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Norfolk County
Official Website- Dedham
Demographics
The population of Norfolk County increased by 5.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 670,850 | - | census |
| 2011 | 677,782 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 682,865 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 688,345 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 692,239 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 694,502 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 697,079 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 700,599 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 703,230 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 706,775 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 709,409 | 0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Norfolk County (9)
People born in Norfolk County, including mountain man James "Grizzly" Adams, actor Charles Farrell, ice hockey player Clifford Harrison, .
More notable people
- John McLaughlin (American abstract painter (1898-1976)) he was born in 21/05/1898
- James Leonard Plimpton (American inventor) he was born in 01/01/1828
- Sidney Fay Blake (American botanist (1892-1959)) he was born in 31/08/1892
- David Hymovitz (American ice hockey player) he was born in 30/05/1974
- Dominic Campedelli (American ice hockey player) he was born in 03/04/1964
- Charlotte White Hawes (American composer, music educator, lecturer, critic (1840—1926)) she was born in 07/02/1840
Massachusetts Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 1,609,379 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Worcester County | 829,212 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Suffolk County | 801,582 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Essex County | 791,263 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Boston | 691,531 | The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. |
| South Boston | 571,281 | This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie, " is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south. |
| Bristol County | 566,765 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Plymouth County | 523,738 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hampden County | 463,986 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Barnstable County | 213,164 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Hampshire County | 161,401 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Springfield | 152,646 | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Berkshire County | 124,571 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |