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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stoneham

Massachusetts · 22,219 residents · 6.016 sq mi
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Stoneham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,605. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $227,900. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,219
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22,203 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,693 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,691 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+12%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$56,605
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,343 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,599
+51%since 1990
from $18,220 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$227,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$827
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $722 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
31.6% rent
4.0
−9%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(21,748)
Black0.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(186)
Asian1.5%(336)
Diversity Score7%(1,558)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(20,875)
Black0.8%(181)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(397)
Asian2.5%(557)
Diversity Score12.4%(2,762)
12
+77%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.6%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−10%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

Stoneham, Massachusetts has about 22,219 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Stoneham, Massachusetts earns about $56,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stoneham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Stoneham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $227,900, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stoneham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

About 4.1% of people in Stoneham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stoneham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Stoneham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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