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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sturbridge

Massachusetts · 2,047 residents · 5.33 sq mi
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Sturbridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,806. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $150,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,047
−2%since 1990
from 2,099 in 1990
1990 – 2024
384 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 394 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+13%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sturbridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,806
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,850 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,596
+47%since 1990
from $16,766 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$150,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $147,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$783
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $645 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
29.4% rent
2.6
−25%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,028)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.4%(71)
Diversity Score8.2%(171)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,981)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian2.1%(42)
Diversity Score7.3%(149)
7
−11%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.0%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+11%since 1990
from 23.1 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 Sturbridge, Massachusetts?

Sturbridge, Massachusetts has about 2,047 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sturbridge, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Sturbridge, Massachusetts earns about $56,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sturbridge, Massachusetts expensive?

In Sturbridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $150,200, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Sturbridge, Massachusetts?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sturbridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sturbridge, Massachusetts?

About 5.7% of people in Sturbridge, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sturbridge, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Sturbridge, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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