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Housatonic

Massachusetts · 1,113 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 222 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $437,000. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,113
−17%since 2000
from 1,335 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,249 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+33%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5827879931K1K1990201020202024Housatonic
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,172
+147%since 2000
from $16,636 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
+26%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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 home value
$437,000
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,491
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
69.1%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,281)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(835)
Black8.7%(97)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(61)
Asian3%(33)
Other7.8%(87)
Diversity Score52.4%(584)
Diversity Score
52
+608%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Housatonic, Massachusetts?

Housatonic, Massachusetts has about 1,113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Housatonic, Massachusetts expensive?

In Housatonic, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $437,000, and the typical rent is about $1,491 a month.

How educated are people in Housatonic, Massachusetts?

About 52.3% of adults age 25 and over in Housatonic, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Housatonic, Massachusetts?

About 16.8% of people in Housatonic, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Housatonic, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Housatonic, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 168 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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