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Devens

Massachusetts · 1,840 residents · 6.784 sq mi
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Devens is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $373,100. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,840
+8%vs 2011
vs 1,704 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
271 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 251 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
29.7
−25%vs 2011
vs 39.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Devens
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,423
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,986 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,965
−28%vs 2011
vs $13,933 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+23.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
59.7%
+26.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.269
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.280 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $353,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−30.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−20.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
−18%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(1,035)
Black18%(306)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(207)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other8.3%(141)
Diversity Score72.1%(1,229)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(1,247)
Black18.8%(345)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(194)
Asian2.7%(50)
Other13%(240)
Diversity Score73.6%(1,354)
Diversity Score
74
+2%vs 2011
vs 72 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+32%vs 2011
vs 11.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
22.7%
−13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
23.4%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−16.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
84.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.4% in 2011
Female
15.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
Foreign born
7.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Devens, Massachusetts?

Devens, Massachusetts has about 1,840 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Devens, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Devens, Massachusetts earns about $94,423 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 $373,100.

How educated are people in Devens, Massachusetts?

About 10.6% 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 59.7% of people in Devens, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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