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Mansfield Center

Massachusetts · 7,830 residents · 2.756 sq mi
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Mansfield Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,830
+7%since 2000
from 7,320 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,841 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+17%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Mansfield Center
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,838
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,082 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,813
+102%since 2000
from $25,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,321
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
42.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+11%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(6,819)
Black2.4%(173)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(127)
Asian1.5%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(994)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(6,513)
Black3.3%(258)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(306)
Asian5.1%(403)
Other2.3%(183)
Diversity Score33.9%(2,658)
Diversity Score
34
+150%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 80.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mansfield Center, Massachusetts?

Mansfield Center, Massachusetts has about 7,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mansfield Center, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Mansfield Center, Massachusetts earns about $91,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mansfield Center, Massachusetts expensive?

In Mansfield Center, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $355,000, and the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in Mansfield Center, Massachusetts?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mansfield Center, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mansfield Center, Massachusetts?

About 3.2% of people in Mansfield Center, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mansfield Center, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Mansfield Center, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 660 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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