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Marlborough

Massachusetts · 41,793 residents · 20.864 sq mi
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Marlborough is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,469. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $365,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,793
+15%since 2000
from 36,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,003 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K34K37K40K43K1990201020202024Marlborough
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,469
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,879 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,147
+47%since 2000
from $28,723 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,498
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(24,696)
Black3.1%(1,294)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(6,631)
Asian5.9%(2,450)
Other6.2%(2,584)
Diversity Score66.1%(27,621)
Diversity Score
66
+137%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

Marlborough, Massachusetts has about 41,793 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marlborough, Massachusetts earns about $83,469 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 $365,200, and the typical rent is about $1,498 a month.

How educated are people in Marlborough, Massachusetts?

About 40.4% 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 7.2% 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 9,980 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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