Norton Center, MA Demographics

A map of Norton Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,005	2,176	75.3%	81.3%
Hispanic	229	139	8.6%	5.2%
Black	197	120	7.4%	4.5%
Asian	123	156	4.6%	5.8%
Multiracial	55	70	2.1%	2.6%
Native American/Other	54	16	2.0%	0.6%

Norton Center, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,663, a less than 1% change from the 2,677 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 4.6% Asian, 2.1% Multiracial, and 2.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norton Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norton Center has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norton Center, that probability was 33.1% in 2020 and 41.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norton Center is ranked the 165th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Norton Center was ranked the 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norton Center's White Population

2,005 residents of Norton Center, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norton Center is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Norton Center ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norton Center's White population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Norton Center's population has decreased from 81.3% to 75.3%.

Norton Center is more White than neighboring Foxborough (63.9% White), Taunton (70.3% White), and Sharon (72.1% White). Norton Center is less White than neighboring Mansfield Center (80.5% White), and Attleboro (77.1% White).

Norton Center's Black Population

197 residents of Norton Center, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norton Center is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Norton Center ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norton Center's Black population has grown by an estimated 64.2%. Black residents' share of Norton Center's population has increased from 4.5% to 7.4%.

Norton Center is more Black than neighboring Mansfield Center (3.9% Black), Attleboro (5.5% Black), and Sharon (2.5% Black). Norton Center is less Black than neighboring Foxborough (14.5% Black), and Taunton (7.7% Black).

Norton Center's Asian Population

123 residents of Norton Center, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norton Center is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Norton Center ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norton Center's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Asian residents' share of Norton Center's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.6%.

Norton Center is more Asian than neighboring Mansfield Center (4.2% Asian), Taunton (1.9% Asian), and Attleboro (4.3% Asian). Norton Center is less Asian than neighboring Foxborough (6.8% Asian), and Sharon (14.4% Asian).

Norton Center's Hispanic Population

229 residents of Norton Center, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norton Center is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Norton Center ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norton Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Norton Center's population has increased from 5.2% to 8.6%.

Norton Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Mansfield Center (1.6% Hispanic), Foxborough (6.9% Hispanic), and Sharon (4% Hispanic). Norton Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Taunton (9% Hispanic), and Attleboro (9.2% Hispanic).

Norton Center's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Norton Center, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norton Center is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Norton Center ranks 188th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norton Center's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 237.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norton Center's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.0%.

Norton Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mansfield Center (1.2% Native American/Other), Taunton (1.4% Native American/Other), Attleboro (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sharon (0% Native American/Other). Norton Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Foxborough (2.8% Native American/Other).

Norton Center's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Norton Center, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norton Center is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Norton Center ranks 225th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norton Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Norton Center's population has decreased from 2.6% to 2.1%.

Norton Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Mansfield Center (8.4% Multiracial), Foxborough (5% Multiracial), Taunton (9.7% Multiracial), Attleboro (3.4% Multiracial), and Sharon (7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.