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Framingham

Massachusetts · 72,362 residents · 25.044 sq mi
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Framingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,322. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $439,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,362
+8%since 2000
from 66,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,889 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K66K69K71K73K1990201020202024Framingham
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,322
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,288 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,769
+65%since 2000
from $27,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$439,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,421
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $835 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+31%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(50,293)
Black4.5%(2,991)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(7,265)
Asian5.3%(3,515)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(30,583)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(38,855)
Black5.9%(4,248)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(12,171)
Asian7.2%(5,233)
Other7.3%(5,249)
Diversity Score75%(54,245)
Diversity Score
75
+64%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Framingham, Massachusetts?

Framingham, Massachusetts has about 72,362 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Framingham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Framingham, Massachusetts earns about $86,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Framingham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Framingham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $439,400, and the typical rent is about $1,421 a month.

How educated are people in Framingham, Massachusetts?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Framingham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Framingham, Massachusetts?

About 8.3% of people in Framingham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Framingham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Framingham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,368 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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