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Huntington

Massachusetts · 892 residents · 4.629 sq mi
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Huntington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $320,000. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
892
+5%since 2023
from 853 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
193 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 184 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
−2%since 2023
from 34.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
599691784876968201020202024Huntington
2024892
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,722
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,344 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,607
+2%since 2023
from $29,931 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+8%since 2023
from 0.391 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $301,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,286 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+12%since 2023
from 5.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(790)
Black1.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(22)
Diversity Score17.5%(150)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(826)
Black1.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(23)
Diversity Score17.6%(157)
Diversity Score
18
Unchangedsince 2023
from 18 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+5%since 2023
from 31.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Female
53.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington, Massachusetts?

Huntington, Massachusetts has about 892 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Huntington, Massachusetts earns about $49,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntington, Massachusetts expensive?

In Huntington, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $320,000, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, Massachusetts?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Huntington, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntington, Massachusetts?

About 24.4% of people in Huntington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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