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Hopkinton

Massachusetts · 2,550 residents · 1.532 sq mi
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Hopkinton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,081. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $415,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,550
−3%since 2000
from 2,628 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,664 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+12%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hopkinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,081
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,230
+64%since 2000
from $23,878 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,300
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+28%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,515)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(54)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(214)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,368)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(58)
Asian3.1%(78)
Other0.6%(15)
Diversity Score16.4%(418)
Diversity Score
16
+101%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopkinton, Massachusetts?

Hopkinton, Massachusetts has about 2,550 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopkinton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hopkinton, Massachusetts earns about $81,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopkinton, Massachusetts expensive?

In Hopkinton, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $415,300, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Hopkinton, Massachusetts?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hopkinton, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopkinton, Massachusetts?

About 1.4% of people in Hopkinton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopkinton, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopkinton, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 325 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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