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Hanscom AFB

Massachusetts · 2,110 residents · 0.892 sq mi
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Hanscom AFB is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,688. Population has grown 21% since 2023. Renters pay a median $3,408 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 25.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,110
+21%since 2023
from 1,745 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Population density
2,365 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 1,956 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
25.0
−10%since 2023
from 27.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2013 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201320202024Hanscom AFB
20242K
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,688
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,194 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,720
+7%since 2023
from $34,297 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−4%since 2023
from 0.343 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information38.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,408
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(609)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino42.9%(748)
Asian16.3%(285)
Other5.2%(90)
Diversity Score83.1%(1,451)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(726)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino37%(781)
Asian21.1%(446)
Other7.2%(152)
Diversity Score86.8%(1,832)
Diversity Score
87
+4%since 2023
from 83 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+39%since 2023
from 16.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
Female
51.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
Foreign born
22.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts?

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts has about 2,110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts earns about $104,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts expensive?

In Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, the typical rent is about $3,408 a month.

How educated are people in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts?

About 0.0% of people in Hanscom AFB, 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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