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Boxford

Massachusetts · 2,284 residents · 5.364 sq mi
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Boxford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $188,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $979,100. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,284
−2%since 2000
from 2,340 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
426 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+24%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Boxford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$188,482
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,778 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,126
+73%since 2000
from $51,977 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−14%since 2010
from 0.545 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$979,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.1%
+83.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+54%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,253)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian1.4%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(156)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,095)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(84)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other4.2%(96)
Diversity Score19.4%(444)
Diversity Score
19
+191%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 2.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boxford, Massachusetts?

Boxford, Massachusetts has about 2,284 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boxford, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Boxford, Massachusetts earns about $188,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boxford, Massachusetts expensive?

In Boxford, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $979,100.

How educated are people in Boxford, Massachusetts?

About 67.4% of adults age 25 and over in Boxford, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boxford, Massachusetts?

About 5.1% of people in Boxford, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boxford, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Boxford, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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