Norton Center, Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Norton Center, Massachusetts
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Norton Town Common
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Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Town | Norton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,677 |
| • Density | 1,577.49/sq mi (609.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 25-50005 |
Norton Center is a small community in the town of Norton. It is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,677 people lived there. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering population data.
Where is Norton Center?
Norton Center is located in Massachusetts. You can find it at these coordinates: 41.969851 degrees north and -71.183657 degrees west.
The area of Norton Center is about 4.7 square kilometers (or 1.8 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Norton Center?
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| 2020 | 2,677 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,618 people living in Norton Center. The population density was about 555 people per square kilometer. This means there were many people living close together in the area.
The people living in Norton Center come from many different backgrounds. Most of the people were White, but there were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Many people also identified with other races or as Hispanic or Latino.
The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 11% of the people were under 18 years old. A large group, about 55% of the population, was between 18 and 24 years old. This means there are many young adults in Norton Center. The average age of people living there was 21 years old.
