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Lenox

Massachusetts · 1,866 residents · 1.995 sq mi
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Lenox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,335. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $410,700. With a median age of 67.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,866
+12%since 2000
from 1,667 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
935 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.0
+32%since 2000
from 50.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lenox
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,335
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,662 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,047
+123%since 2000
from $23,810 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−14%since 2010
from 0.497 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+46%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,602)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(29)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,760)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(40)
Asian1%(19)
Other1.6%(30)
Diversity Score13.7%(255)
Diversity Score
14
+81%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+211%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
15.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
69.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+30.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenox, Massachusetts?

Lenox, Massachusetts has about 1,866 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenox, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lenox, Massachusetts earns about $61,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenox, Massachusetts expensive?

In Lenox, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $410,700, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Lenox, Massachusetts?

About 63.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lenox, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenox, Massachusetts?

About 11.3% of people in Lenox, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenox, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenox, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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