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Upton

Massachusetts · 3,234 residents · 2.469 sq mi
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Upton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $476,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,234
+8%since 2023
from 2,985 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,310 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
−6%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Upton
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(154)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(143)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(233)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(198)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(168)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.7%(313)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.1%(488)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(370)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416%(518)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(340)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(279)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $109,925 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,892
−10%since 2023
from $56,389 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+5%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$476,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $474,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−1%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(2,594)
Black2.7%(80)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(195)
Asian2.1%(64)
Other1.7%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,686)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(159)
Asian5.1%(166)
Other5.9%(191)
Diversity Score
38
+26%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.8%(123)
Cuban0.7%(23)
Salvadoran0.4%(13)
Asian origin
Chinese4.6%(148)
Filipino0.6%(18)
Ancestry
Irish29.8%(964)
Italian22%(713)
English19.8%(640)
German10.9%(352)
Scottish5.6%(182)
French4%(128)
American3.2%(105)
Ukrainian1.9%(60)
Russian1.7%(54)
Brazilian1.6%(52)
Armenian1.5%(50)
Portuguese1.5%(49)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1%(32)
Lithuanian0.8%(27)
Welsh0.7%(22)
Arab0.5%(15)
Lebanese0.5%(15)
Dutch0.5%(15)
Norwegian0.4%(14)
Canadian0.4%(13)
Slovak0.4%(13)
British0.3%(10)
Danish0.2%(8)
Polish0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
−8%since 2023
from 38.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Female
56.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Foreign born
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.4%(478)
Married45.3%(565)
Widowed1%(13)
Divorced15.2%(190)
Women 15+
Never married32.4%(472)
Married43.6%(635)
Widowed3.8%(56)
Divorced20.2%(295)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upton, Massachusetts?

Upton, Massachusetts has about 3,234 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Upton, Massachusetts earns about $110,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upton, Massachusetts expensive?

In Upton, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $476,300, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Upton, Massachusetts?

About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Upton, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upton, Massachusetts?

About 3.4% of people in Upton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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