Norwell, MA is a thriving town located in the South Shore of Massachusetts with an estimated population of 11,258 people and a population density of 534 people per square mile. It boasts an array of local businesses, including the Norwell Village Marketplace Shopping Center, Norwell Sporting Goods, and Fairway Grille. Year-round outdoor activities include golfing at Olde Cornwall Golf Course, kayaking on the North River, hiking and biking trails at Thompson Pond Park, and winter activities such as ice skating and cross-country skiing at Peters Park. For those looking for more organized activities there are plenty of organizations to explore including the Norwell Education Foundation which provides grants to teachers and students for educational projects and field trips. There are also various sporting events throughout the year such as basketball games with Norwell High School teams or baseball games with local youth teams.
The population in Norwell is 11,258. There are 538 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Norwell is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Norwell is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Norwell
- 63.7% are married
- 5.9% are divorced
- 43.7% are married with children
- 4.9% have children, but are single
Race in Norwell
- 94.9% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander