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Lunenburg

Massachusetts · 2,057 residents · 3.797 sq mi
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Lunenburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,662. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $494,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,057
+21%since 2000
from 1,695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
542 / sq mi
+24%since 2009
from 438 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lunenburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(70)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912%(246)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(154)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(86)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(64)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.6%(157)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416%(330)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.5%(195)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.8%(367)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(218)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(110)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(60)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,662
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,791
+60%since 2000
from $31,759 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−20%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$494,800
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
−1%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,627)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(1,646)
Black3.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(68)
Asian3.6%(74)
Other9.5%(195)
Diversity Score
43
+240%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban0.3%(7)
Asian origin
Korean1.4%(29)
Laotian0.8%(16)
Ancestry
Italian19.9%(409)
Irish15.9%(328)
English11.9%(245)
French9.5%(196)
Polish6%(124)
German3.8%(79)
Portuguese3.5%(71)
Czech2.7%(56)
Norwegian2.2%(46)
Dutch1.7%(34)
American1.5%(30)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Armenian1.2%(24)
Welsh0.8%(17)
Scottish0.8%(16)
Danish0.6%(12)
British0.5%(11)
Hungarian0.5%(10)
Swedish0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16%(125)
Married61.4%(480)
Widowed0.8%(6)
Divorced21.9%(171)
Women 15+
Never married30.7%(247)
Married56.4%(454)
Widowed6.5%(52)
Divorced6.5%(52)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lunenburg, Massachusetts?

Lunenburg, Massachusetts has about 2,057 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lunenburg, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lunenburg, Massachusetts earns about $109,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lunenburg, Massachusetts expensive?

In Lunenburg, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $494,800.

How educated are people in Lunenburg, Massachusetts?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lunenburg, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lunenburg, Massachusetts?

About 1.5% of people in Lunenburg, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lunenburg, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Lunenburg, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 249 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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