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Stoneham

Massachusetts · 21,437 residents · 6.016 sq mi
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Stoneham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,574. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $417,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% 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
21,437
−4%since 2000
from 22,219 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,563 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+9%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024Stoneham
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,574
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,605 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,437
+32%since 2000
from $27,599 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$417,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $227,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+35%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(20,875)
Black0.8%(181)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(397)
Asian2.5%(557)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(2,762)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(19,404)
Black1.6%(339)
Hispanic / Latino3%(634)
Asian3.4%(723)
Other1.4%(295)
Diversity Score21.9%(4,688)
Diversity Score
22
+76%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

Stoneham, Massachusetts has about 21,437 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Stoneham, Massachusetts earns about $76,574 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 $417,300, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

About 38.9% 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 6.5% of people in Stoneham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stoneham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Stoneham, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 766 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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