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East Pepperell

Massachusetts · 2,120 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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East Pepperell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,120
+4%since 2000
from 2,034 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,497 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+23%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Pepperell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,635
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,272 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,672
+86%since 2000
from $20,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
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
$324,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $810 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,950)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(120)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,871)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(65)
Asian2.6%(56)
Other0.6%(13)
Diversity Score17.6%(372)
Diversity Score
18
+197%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 82.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Pepperell, Massachusetts?

East Pepperell, Massachusetts has about 2,120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Pepperell, Massachusetts?

The typical household in East Pepperell, Massachusetts earns about $86,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Pepperell, Massachusetts expensive?

In East Pepperell, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $324,300, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in East Pepperell, Massachusetts?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Pepperell, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Pepperell, Massachusetts?

About 3.4% of people in East Pepperell, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Pepperell, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, East Pepperell, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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