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Cochituate

Massachusetts · 6,927 residents · 3.809 sq mi
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Cochituate is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% 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 $670,200. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 108% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% 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
6,927
+2%since 2000
from 6,768 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
44.4
+6%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Cochituate
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(359)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(505)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(500)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(482)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(293)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347%(483)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(897)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.8%(1,026)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.5%(1,001)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.7%(813)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(400)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(168)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$175,729
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,012 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,834
+73%since 2000
from $42,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$670,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−29%since 2009
from 5.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(6,108)
Black0.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1%(68)
Asian6.2%(422)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(5,198)
Black1.3%(89)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(262)
Asian15.1%(1,044)
Other3.2%(220)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(170)
Chilean1.5%(101)
Puerto Rican1.2%(80)
Ecuadorian0.4%(24)
Dominican0.3%(23)
Guatemalan0.3%(23)
Cuban0.3%(20)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.7%(317)
Chinese4.5%(300)
Filipino1.1%(77)
Thai0.2%(11)
Korean0.1%(9)
Cambodian0.1%(7)
Ancestry
Irish19.7%(1,324)
Italian11%(741)
English10.8%(725)
German7%(471)
Polish5%(337)
Scottish4.6%(308)
French4.2%(280)
American4%(268)
Russian3.7%(249)
Lithuanian1.9%(127)
Portuguese1.8%(124)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Brazilian1.8%(118)
Swedish1.8%(118)
Arab1.3%(85)
Ukrainian0.8%(57)
British0.8%(54)
Hungarian0.8%(51)
Slovene0.7%(49)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(47)
Armenian0.6%(43)
Norwegian0.6%(39)
Iraqi0.5%(37)
Greek0.5%(37)
Welsh0.5%(31)
Dutch0.4%(30)
Bulgarian0.4%(29)
Croatian0.4%(25)
Israeli0.4%(25)
Danish0.4%(24)
Austrian0.2%(16)
Finnish0.2%(15)
Australian0.2%(11)
Canadian0.1%(9)
Czech0.1%(9)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Romanian0.1%(8)
Swiss0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.4%(528)
Married72%(1,864)
Widowed1.2%(30)
Divorced6.5%(168)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(564)
Married64.3%(1,705)
Widowed6.9%(184)
Divorced7.5%(199)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cochituate, Massachusetts?

Cochituate, Massachusetts has about 6,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cochituate, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Cochituate, Massachusetts earns about $175,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cochituate, Massachusetts expensive?

In Cochituate, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $670,200.

How educated are people in Cochituate, Massachusetts?

About 76.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cochituate, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cochituate, Massachusetts?

About 1.5% of people in Cochituate, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cochituate, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Cochituate, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 881 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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