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Marlborough

Massachusetts · 38,499 residents · 20.864 sq mi
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Marlborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,617. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,499
+6%since 2000
from 36,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,845 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+7%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K34K37K40K43K1990201020202024Marlborough
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,617
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,879 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,367
+30%since 2000
from $28,723 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+50%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(30,778)
Black2%(724)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,196)
Asian3.7%(1,359)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(10,123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(28,953)
Black2.5%(981)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(4,174)
Asian5%(1,927)
Other2.3%(896)
Diversity Score46.1%(17,738)
Diversity Score
46
+65%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

Marlborough, Massachusetts has about 38,499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marlborough, Massachusetts earns about $71,617 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 $343,800, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

About 38.9% 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 8.0% 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 6,686 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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