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Northborough

Massachusetts · 6,167 residents · 3.285 sq mi
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Northborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $361,700. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,167
−1%since 2000
from 6,257 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,877 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+13%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Northborough
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,875
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,372
+38%since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $745 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(5,319)
Black0.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3%(182)
Asian7.4%(458)
Other1.2%(75)
Diversity Score28.9%(1,781)
Diversity Score
29
+97%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northborough, Massachusetts?

Northborough, Massachusetts has about 6,167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northborough, Massachusetts earns about $86,875 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 $361,700, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Northborough, Massachusetts?

About 54.5% 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 2.7% 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 406 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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