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Stoneham

Massachusetts · 23,244 residents · 6.016 sq mi
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Stoneham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $526,800. With a median age of 43.9, 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 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,244
+5%since 2000
from 22,219 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,864 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024Stoneham
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,104
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,605 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,962
+88%since 2000
from $27,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$526,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $227,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,522
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(18,930)
Black2.8%(642)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(980)
Asian6.5%(1,510)
Other2.4%(569)
Diversity Score36.6%(8,500)
Diversity Score
37
+194%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

Stoneham, Massachusetts has about 23,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Stoneham, Massachusetts earns about $103,104 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 $526,800, and the typical rent is about $1,522 a month.

How educated are people in Stoneham, Massachusetts?

About 49.0% 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 5.0% 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 1,041 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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