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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Attleboro

Massachusetts · 42,068 residents · 26.779 sq mi
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Attleboro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,807. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $147,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,068
+10%since 1990
from 38,383 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,571 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,433 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+12%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K43K45K48K1990201020202024Attleboro
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,807
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,631 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,660
+51%since 1990
from $14,970 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $143,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $538 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−26%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(36,690)
Black1.1%(407)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,149)
Asian2.5%(953)
Diversity Score17.1%(6,574)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(37,467)
Black1.6%(665)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,805)
Asian3.2%(1,356)
Diversity Score21.7%(9,122)
Diversity Score
22
+27%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−4%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Attleboro, Massachusetts?

Attleboro, Massachusetts has about 42,068 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Attleboro, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Attleboro, Massachusetts earns about $50,807 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 $147,200, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Attleboro, Massachusetts?

About 23.5% 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 6.2% 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 3,685 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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