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Pepperell

Massachusetts · 2,504 residents · 2.071 sq mi
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Pepperell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,157. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $308,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% 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
2,504
−1%since 2000
from 2,517 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,209 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+16%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pepperell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,157
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,984 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,839
+56%since 2000
from $21,069 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+24%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,419)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian1.2%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(164)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,348)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2%(51)
Asian1.5%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.6%(265)
Diversity Score
11
+62%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pepperell, Massachusetts?

Pepperell, Massachusetts has about 2,504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pepperell, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Pepperell, Massachusetts earns about $68,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pepperell, Massachusetts expensive?

In Pepperell, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $308,700, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Pepperell, Massachusetts?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pepperell, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pepperell, Massachusetts?

About 3.2% of people in Pepperell, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pepperell, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Pepperell, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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