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Agawam

Massachusetts · 28,692 residents · 23.322 sq mi
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Agawam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $233,400. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,692
Unchangedsince 2019
from 28,696 in 2019
2010 – 2025
Population density
1,230 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1,230 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
Unchangedsince 2019
from 46.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
28K28K29K29K29K201020202024Agawam
202429K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,396
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,944 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,633
+3%since 2019
from $37,405 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $230,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,126
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,098 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 75.8% in 2019
26.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−4%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(25,519)
Black2.1%(609)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,544)
Asian1.6%(450)
Other2%(574)
Diversity Score25.6%(7,360)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(24,567)
Black1.8%(529)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,827)
Asian2.5%(727)
Other2.3%(648)
Diversity Score30.1%(8,630)
Diversity Score
30
+17%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+2%since 2019
from 21.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
52.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agawam, Massachusetts?

Agawam, Massachusetts has about 28,692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Agawam, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Agawam, Massachusetts earns about $72,396 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 $233,400, and the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.

How educated are people in Agawam, Massachusetts?

About 35.3% 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 7.9% of people in Agawam, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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