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Huntington

Massachusetts · 857 residents · 4.629 sq mi
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Huntington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,708. Population has grown 35% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $175,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
857
+35%since 2019
from 634 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
185 / sq mi
+35%since 2019
from 137 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+8%since 2019
from 40.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
599691784876968201020202024Huntington
2024892
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,708
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,864
−6%since 2019
from $29,510 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $163,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,023
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $928 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
31.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+6%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(603)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(18)
Diversity Score11.8%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(763)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4%(34)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other3%(25)
Diversity Score20.1%(173)
Diversity Score
20
+71%since 2019
from 12 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+2%since 2019
from 32.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 92.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 67.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Female
55.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington, Massachusetts?

Huntington, Massachusetts has about 857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Huntington, Massachusetts earns about $52,708 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 $175,000, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, Massachusetts?

About 20.3% 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 6.2% of people in Huntington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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