Norfolk County, Massachusetts Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

58.8%

Graduate Degree

28.4%

Population 25+

518,103

Norfolk County, Massachusetts Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Norfolk County, Massachusetts Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.6%28,767
High School Graduate
16.9%87,369
Some College / Associate's
18.8%97,408
Bachelor's Degree
30.4%157,648
Graduate Degree
28.4%146,911

Norfolk County, Massachusetts Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Approximately 58.8% of adults in Norfolk County, Massachusetts hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Norfolk County, Massachusetts has increased by 11.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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