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Pepperell

Massachusetts · 2,390 residents · 2.071 sq mi
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Pepperell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,538. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $300,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,390
−5%since 2000
from 2,517 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+38%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pepperell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,538
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,581
+97%since 2000
from $21,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(2,050)
Black1.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(89)
Asian2.5%(60)
Other2.6%(62)
Diversity Score24.5%(585)
Diversity Score
24
+275%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pepperell, Massachusetts?

Pepperell, Massachusetts has about 2,390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pepperell, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Pepperell, Massachusetts earns about $81,538 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 $300,000, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Pepperell, Massachusetts?

About 27.5% 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 17.0% of people in Pepperell, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pepperell, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Pepperell, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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