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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northborough

Massachusetts · 6,257 residents · 3.285 sq mi
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Northborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,292. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $197,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,257
+9%since 1990
from 5,761 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,905 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,754 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+10%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Northborough
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,292
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,612 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,600
+40%since 1990
from $20,431 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$197,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $164,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$745
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $690 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
23.0% rent
2.9
−6%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,536)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(68)
Asian3%(171)
Diversity Score12.1%(698)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,806)
Black0.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(76)
Asian4.2%(262)
Diversity Score14.6%(916)
15
+21%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.5%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northborough, Massachusetts?

Northborough, Massachusetts has about 6,257 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northborough, Massachusetts earns about $67,292 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 $197,400, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Northborough, Massachusetts?

About 45.5% 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 3.1% 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 496 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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