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Marlborough

Massachusetts · 36,255 residents · 20.864 sq mi
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Marlborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,879. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $181,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,255
+14%since 1990
from 31,813 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,738 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,525 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+11%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K34K37K40K43K1990201020202024Marlborough
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,879
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,723
+56%since 1990
from $18,471 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $166,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $705 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
39.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−21%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(30,215)
Black2%(634)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,068)
Asian2.2%(690)
Diversity Score19.2%(6,110)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(30,778)
Black2%(724)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,196)
Asian3.7%(1,359)
Diversity Score27.9%(10,123)
Diversity Score
28
+45%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 20.7 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

Marlborough, Massachusetts has about 36,255 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marlborough, Massachusetts earns about $56,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlborough, Massachusetts expensive?

In Marlborough, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $181,500, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Marlborough, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

About 6.8% of people in Marlborough, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marlborough, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Marlborough, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,442 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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