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Boxford

Massachusetts · 2,432 residents · 5.364 sq mi
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Boxford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $222,153. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $696,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 163% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,432
+4%since 2000
from 2,340 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
453 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+6%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Boxford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$222,153
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,427
+45%since 2000
from $51,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
89.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$696,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
2.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−7%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,117)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(94)
Asian2.5%(62)
Other3.6%(88)
Diversity Score25.2%(614)
Diversity Score
25
+278%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boxford, Massachusetts?

Boxford, Massachusetts has about 2,432 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boxford, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Boxford, Massachusetts earns about $222,153 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 $696,700.

How educated are people in Boxford, Massachusetts?

About 78.5% 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 0.0% 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 469 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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