county in Massachusetts, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Norfolk County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2020 census, the population was 725,981.[1] The county seat is Dedham.[2] The county was named after the English county of the same name.[3] Two towns, Cohasset and Brookline, are exclaves. It is the richest county in Massachusetts.
Norfolk County | |
|---|---|
Norfolk County Courthouse in Dedham | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto(s): Antiquity, Perseverance, History, Industry | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts | |
 Massachusetts's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°11′57″N 71°09′16″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| Founded | 1793 |
| Named for | Norfolk |
| Seat | Dedham |
| Largest city | Quincy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 444 sq mi (1,150 km2) |
| • Land | 396 sq mi (1,030 km2) |
| • Water | 48 sq mi (120 km2) 11% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 725,981 |
| • Density | 1,833/sq mi (708/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th |
| Website | www |
Norfolk County was created on March 26, 1793.
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