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Lenox

Massachusetts · 1,675 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 $35,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $327,900. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,675
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,667 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
840 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.2
+12%since 2000
from 50.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lenox
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,263
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,662 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,489
+49%since 2000
from $23,810 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.3
+102%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,589)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(47)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(155)
Diversity Score
9
+23%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenox, Massachusetts?

Lenox, Massachusetts has about 1,675 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenox, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lenox, Massachusetts earns about $35,263 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 $327,900, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Lenox, Massachusetts?

About 53.1% 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 21.1% of people in Lenox, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenox, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenox, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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