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Devens

Massachusetts · 1,697 residents · 6.784 sq mi
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Devens is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,500. Population has declined 14% since 2019. Median home value is $329,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,697
−14%since 2019
from 1,969 in 2019
2010 – 2024
250 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 290 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
42.6
−1%since 2019
from 43.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Devens
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,426 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$29,171
+21%since 2019
from $24,118 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
14.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$329,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $330,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
68.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.6% in 2019
31.7% rent
3.4
−5%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(1,098)
Black17.3%(341)
Hispanic / Latino14%(276)
Asian10.9%(214)
Other2%(40)
Diversity Score78.4%(1,544)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(838)
Black22.2%(376)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(294)
Asian6%(101)
Other1.2%(21)
Diversity Score80.7%(1,370)
81
+3%since 2019
from 78 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.5 min
−5%since 2019
from 40.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
79.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
12.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
31.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
56.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

80.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
19.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
20.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Devens, Massachusetts?

Devens, Massachusetts has about 1,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Devens, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Devens, Massachusetts earns about $96,500 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 $329,000.

How educated are people in Devens, Massachusetts?

About 31.1% 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 14.9% of people in Devens, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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