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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Longmeadow

Massachusetts · 15,633 residents · 9.089 sq mi
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Longmeadow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,461. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $200,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,633
+1%since 1990
from 15,467 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
42.9
+6%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.2%(966)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(1,197)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.3%(1,294)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.6%(1,036)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.7%(419)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.4%(1,007)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.6%(2,437)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.5%(2,739)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.2%(1,753)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.1%(1,272)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.5%(1,011)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.2%(502)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,461
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,203 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,949
+33%since 1990
from $29,244 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$297
−72%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $798 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 92.9% in 1990
9.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(14,909)
Black0.9%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(118)
Asian2.5%(389)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(14,793)
Black0.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(170)
Asian2.9%(453)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.1%(334)
Cuban0.3%(45)
Dominican0.1%(22)
Venezuelan0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.4%(369)
Pakistani1.9%(300)
Chinese1.7%(269)
Filipino0.8%(118)
Sri Lankan0.5%(82)
Korean0.4%(68)
Taiwanese0.3%(52)
Nepalese0.1%(19)
Burmese0.1%(18)
Vietnamese0.1%(8)
Ancestry
Irish18.2%(2,862)
Italian13.8%(2,167)
English11.2%(1,752)
German9.7%(1,521)
American5.8%(913)
French5.7%(895)
Polish5.6%(884)
Canadian3.1%(488)
Greek2.3%(359)
Russian1.3%(207)
Scottish1.3%(197)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.2%(193)
Portuguese1.1%(179)
Arab1%(156)
West Indian0.9%(135)
Lebanese0.8%(126)
Lithuanian0.8%(124)
Swedish0.6%(97)
Jamaican0.6%(94)
Iranian0.5%(83)
Armenian0.4%(56)
Ukrainian0.3%(46)
Norwegian0.3%(42)
Nigerian0.3%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(41)
Haitian0.3%(41)
Latvian0.2%(34)
Austrian0.2%(30)
Welsh0.2%(29)
Hungarian0.2%(25)
Palestinian0.1%(17)
Danish0.1%(15)
Jordanian0.1%(13)
Israeli0.1%(12)
Romanian0.1%(12)
Croatian0.1%(9)
Finnish0.1%(8)
Slovak0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.7%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−29%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.7%(1,094)
Married74.4%(4,133)
Widowed3%(167)
Divorced2.9%(160)
Women 15+
Never married15.6%(1,035)
Married62.4%(4,133)
Widowed14.1%(934)
Divorced7.8%(517)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

Longmeadow, Massachusetts has about 15,633 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Longmeadow, Massachusetts earns about $75,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longmeadow, Massachusetts expensive?

In Longmeadow, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $200,400, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

About 60.7% of adults age 25 and over in Longmeadow, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

About 2.1% of people in Longmeadow, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longmeadow, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Longmeadow, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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