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Devens

Massachusetts · 1,723 residents · 6.784 sq mi
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Devens is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,250. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $556,800. With a median age of 48.6, 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 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,723
−8%since 2023
from 1,871 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 276 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+5%since 2023
from 46.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Devens
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,250
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $113,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,159
−19%since 2023
from $30,905 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−6%since 2023
from 0.401 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$556,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $464,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,628 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.0% in 2023
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−28%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(962)
Black24.8%(464)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(248)
Asian8.3%(156)
Other2.2%(41)
Diversity Score81.1%(1,518)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(1,042)
Black17.4%(300)
Hispanic / Latino15%(258)
Asian4%(69)
Other3.1%(54)
Diversity Score72.4%(1,247)
Diversity Score
72
−11%since 2023
from 81 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
−21%since 2023
from 35.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
81.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
Female
18.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
Foreign born
11.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Devens, Massachusetts?

Devens, Massachusetts has about 1,723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Devens, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Devens, Massachusetts earns about $189,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Devens, Massachusetts expensive?

In Devens, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $556,800, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Devens, Massachusetts?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Devens, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Devens, Massachusetts?

About 25.3% of people in Devens, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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