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Housatonic

Massachusetts · 1,335 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Housatonic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $131,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,335
+4%since 1990
from 1,281 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,498 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,438 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+13%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5827879931K1K1990201020202024Housatonic
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,625
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,111 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$16,636
+36%since 1990
from $12,226 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.9%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$572
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $430 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
40.3% rent
3.7
−9%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(63)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,281)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score7.4%(99)
7
+50%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Housatonic, Massachusetts?

Housatonic, Massachusetts has about 1,335 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Housatonic, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Housatonic, Massachusetts earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Housatonic, Massachusetts expensive?

In Housatonic, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Housatonic, Massachusetts?

About 21.7% 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 10.9% of people in Housatonic, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Housatonic, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Housatonic, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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