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Northborough

Massachusetts · 6,392 residents · 3.285 sq mi
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#164Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.1%
The short version

Northborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,839. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $560,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,392
+2%since 2000
from 6,257 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,946 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 1,956 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+30%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Northborough
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(292)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(344)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.5%(418)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(405)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(204)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.7%(363)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(685)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5421.9%(1,397)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(885)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.2%(718)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.5%(545)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(136)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,839
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,284
+167%since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+19%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$560,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $745 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−2%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northborough on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,806)
Black0.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(76)
Asian4.2%(262)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(5,016)
Black2.2%(140)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(395)
Asian6.2%(395)
Other7%(446)
Diversity Score
46
+73%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Panamanian2.7%(170)
Puerto Rican2.5%(158)
Salvadoran0.7%(46)
Mexican0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.1%(198)
Pakistani1%(63)
Chinese0.7%(46)
Korean0.3%(19)
Japanese0.3%(16)
Uzbek0.2%(10)
Ancestry
Irish25.4%(1,623)
Italian16.4%(1,050)
English15.5%(993)
French8.4%(538)
Polish4.6%(292)
German3.3%(209)
Brazilian3.1%(200)
Russian2.8%(178)
Scottish2.7%(174)
West Indian2.7%(170)
Jamaican2.7%(170)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
American2%(125)
Swedish1.7%(108)
Norwegian1.6%(104)
Greek1.3%(85)
Arab1.2%(75)
Slovak1.1%(72)
British1.1%(69)
Lebanese1%(65)
Lithuanian0.9%(59)
Portuguese0.7%(46)
Ukrainian0.7%(44)
Armenian0.4%(28)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(27)
Canadian0.3%(21)
Syrian0.2%(15)
Iranian0.2%(15)
Turkish0.2%(15)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−98.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 88.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.5%(621)
Married61.5%(1,559)
Widowed1.1%(27)
Divorced12.9%(328)
Women 15+
Never married17%(476)
Married56%(1,569)
Widowed8.8%(248)
Divorced18.2%(510)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northborough, Massachusetts?

Northborough, Massachusetts has about 6,392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northborough, Massachusetts earns about $133,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northborough, Massachusetts expensive?

In Northborough, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $560,500, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Northborough, Massachusetts?

About 64.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northborough, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northborough, Massachusetts?

About 2.1% of people in Northborough, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northborough, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Northborough, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 631 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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