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Attleboro

Massachusetts · 47,447 residents (2025 est.) · 26.779 sq mi
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Attleboro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,954. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $448,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,762
+11%since 2000
from 42,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,746 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:47,447 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K43K45K48K1990201020202024Attleboro
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,954
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,807 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,763
+98%since 2000
from $22,660 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+7%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$448,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,590
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+56%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(37,467)
Black1.6%(665)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,805)
Asian3.2%(1,356)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(9,122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(36,046)
Black5.5%(2,583)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(4,323)
Asian4.3%(2,013)
Other3.8%(1,797)
Diversity Score48.9%(22,848)
Diversity Score
49
+125%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Attleboro, Massachusetts?

Attleboro, Massachusetts has about 46,762 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Attleboro, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Attleboro, Massachusetts earns about $98,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Attleboro, Massachusetts expensive?

In Attleboro, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $448,100, and the typical rent is about $1,590 a month.

How educated are people in Attleboro, Massachusetts?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Attleboro, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Attleboro, Massachusetts?

About 8.6% of people in Attleboro, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Attleboro, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Attleboro, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,379 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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