Norfolk, Massachusetts
Norfolk: town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
Norfolk is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,227 and a population density of 739 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,938 inhabitants.
The town was created 331 years ago in 1694.
Quick Facts about Norfolk
| Population | 11,938 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Postal code | 02056 |
| Area | 15.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1195,-71.3251 |
| Altitude | 213 feet / 65 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1695 (331 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:56:09 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 785 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Patchy Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Norfolk is located at 42°7'10"N 71°19'30"W (42.1195400, -71.3250600).
Norfolk map
Weather
Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Norfolk
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Norfolk increased by 5.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,227 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,396 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,512 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,584 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,752 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,546 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,669 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,810 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,905 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,003 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,938 | -0.54% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Norfolk
1Norfolk Town Hall
1 Liberty Ln, Norfolk, MA 02056 View details
Phone: +15085281408 | Website available
People born in Norfolk (4)
People born in Norfolk, including comedian, actor, and director Liam Kyle Sullivan, firearms designer Franklin Ware Mann, football player Tim Hasselbeck, .
More notable people
- Alice Lorraine Grinnell Clark (American botanist and botanical collector (1879—1972)) she was born in 13/07/1879
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Norfolk, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165574 | Dean College | Franklin (MA) | 02038-1941 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Norfolk, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Norfolk.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Post Office | Norfolk (MA) | 02056 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Norfolk, Virginia The most populous city in Virginia. with a population of 242,803 people.
- Norfolk, Nebraska city in Madison County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 24,363 people.
- Norfolk, New York town in New York USA with a population of 4,397 people.
- Norfolk, Connecticut town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America with a population of 1,622 people.
Other cities in Norfolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Norfolk distances to largest Massachusetts cities