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Southbridge

Massachusetts · 16,719 residents · 20.238 sq mi
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Southbridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $224,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,719
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 16,800 in 2011
2010 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 830 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+5%vs 2011
vs 36.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,234
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,965 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,659
−1%vs 2011
vs $21,923 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.409 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $220,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $846 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
53.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
−5%vs 2011
vs 5.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(10,614)
Black1.1%(191)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(5,149)
Asian2.4%(410)
Other2.6%(436)
Diversity Score63.2%(10,616)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(11,465)
Black1.4%(236)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(4,452)
Asian1.8%(296)
Other2.2%(375)
Diversity Score58.1%(9,709)
Diversity Score
58
−8%vs 2011
vs 63 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 21.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Female
51.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southbridge, Massachusetts?

Southbridge, Massachusetts has about 16,719 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southbridge, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Southbridge, Massachusetts earns about $47,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southbridge, Massachusetts expensive?

In Southbridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $224,900, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Southbridge, Massachusetts?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southbridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southbridge, Massachusetts?

About 12.7% of people in Southbridge, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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