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Fitchburg

Massachusetts · 41,946 residents · 27.824 sq mi
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Fitchburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,946
+7%since 2000
from 39,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,508 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+6%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K40K41K41K42K1990201020202024Fitchburg
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,683
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,004 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,887
+62%since 2000
from $17,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(29,414)
Black3.1%(1,209)
Hispanic / Latino15%(5,852)
Asian4.2%(1,657)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(18,502)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(22,918)
Black6.1%(2,579)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(12,608)
Asian3.6%(1,507)
Other3.1%(1,319)
Diversity Score73.2%(30,686)
Diversity Score
73
+55%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

Fitchburg, Massachusetts has about 41,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Fitchburg, Massachusetts earns about $54,683 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fitchburg, Massachusetts expensive?

In Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $216,500, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fitchburg, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

About 14.5% of people in Fitchburg, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fitchburg, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Fitchburg, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 752 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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