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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northborough

Massachusetts · 5,761 residents · 3.285 sq mi
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Northborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,612. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $164,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,761
−8%vs 2000
vs 6,257 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,754 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,612
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,292 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,431
−29%vs 2000
vs $28,600 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$164,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $197,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$690
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $745 in 2000
US average: $450
74.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
3.1
+7%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,806)
Black0.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(76)
Asian4.2%(262)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(916)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,536)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(68)
Asian3%(171)
Other0.6%(37)
Diversity Score12.1%(698)
12
−17%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.9%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.8%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Northborough, Massachusetts?

Northborough, Massachusetts has about 5,761 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Northborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northborough, Massachusetts earns about $52,612 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 $164,400, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Northborough, Massachusetts?

About 38.9% 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 2.4% of people in Northborough, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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