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Hanscom AFB

Massachusetts · 1,516 residents · 0.892 sq mi
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Hanscom AFB is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,625. Population has fallen 26% since 2019, a loss of 529 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay a median $3,135 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,516
−26%since 2019
from 2,045 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Population density
1,700 / sq mi
−26%since 2019
from 2,293 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
27.7
+14%since 2019
from 24.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2013 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201320202024Hanscom AFB
20242K
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $108,056 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,237
+2%since 2019
from $30,682 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,135
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $3,143 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
99.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(1,392)
Black2.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(280)
Asian11.5%(235)
Other4.3%(88)
Diversity Score62.8%(1,284)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(886)
Black10.1%(153)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(305)
Asian2.1%(32)
Other6.7%(102)
Diversity Score72.8%(1,103)
Diversity Score
73
+16%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 99.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 29.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−18%since 2019
from 19.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 69.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 62.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
Female
39.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
Foreign born
10.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts?

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts has about 1,516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts earns about $105,625 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 $3,135 a month.

How educated are people in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts?

About 45.9% 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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