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Monson Center

Massachusetts · 2,107 residents · 3.355 sq mi
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Monson Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,131. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,107
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,103 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
628 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Monson Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,131
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,838
+56%since 2000
from $18,526 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+35%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,011)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(147)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,002)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2%(42)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other6.3%(132)
Diversity Score21.4%(450)
Diversity Score
21
+206%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monson Center, Massachusetts?

Monson Center, Massachusetts has about 2,107 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monson Center, Massachusetts earns about $55,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monson Center, Massachusetts expensive?

In Monson Center, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $215,600, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Monson Center, Massachusetts?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Monson Center, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monson Center, Massachusetts?

About 16.2% of people in Monson Center, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monson Center, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Monson Center, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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