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Agawam

Massachusetts · 28,438 residents · 23.322 sq mi
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Agawam is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,664. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $228,600. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,438
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 28,408 in 2011
2010 – 2025
Population density
1,219 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1,218 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+1%vs 2011
vs 43.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,664
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,339 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,153
+1%vs 2011
vs $29,914 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.374 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $230,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $830 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−25.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.5% in 2011
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+3%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(26,559)
Black1.5%(424)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(787)
Asian0.8%(239)
Other1.4%(399)
Diversity Score15.6%(4,427)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(26,287)
Black1.3%(383)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(940)
Asian1.7%(496)
Other1.2%(350)
Diversity Score18.1%(5,150)
Diversity Score
18
+16%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 21.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Female
51.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agawam, Massachusetts?

Agawam, Massachusetts has about 28,438 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Agawam, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Agawam, Massachusetts earns about $62,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Agawam, Massachusetts expensive?

In Agawam, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $228,600, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Agawam, Massachusetts?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Agawam, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Agawam, Massachusetts?

About 8.1% of people in Agawam, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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