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Abington

Massachusetts · 15,985 residents · 9.96 sq mi
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Abington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,985
+9%since 2000
from 14,605 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,605 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Abington
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,589
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,208
+38%since 2000
from $23,380 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+48%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(14,163)
Black0.7%(107)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(103)
Asian0.5%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(691)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(14,617)
Black2%(313)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(310)
Asian1.8%(282)
Other0.4%(59)
Diversity Score14.8%(2,373)
Diversity Score
15
+214%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abington, Massachusetts?

Abington, Massachusetts has about 15,985 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Abington, Massachusetts earns about $74,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abington, Massachusetts expensive?

In Abington, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $346,300, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in Abington, Massachusetts?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Abington, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abington, Massachusetts?

About 4.4% of people in Abington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abington, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Abington, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,168 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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