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Upton

Massachusetts · 3,013 residents · 2.469 sq mi
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Upton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,814. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $370,700. Households here earn about 41% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,013
+5%vs 2011
vs 2,867 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,220 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 1,161 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+2%vs 2011
vs 40.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,814
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $92,676 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,656
+1%vs 2011
vs $37,247 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.442 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
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
$370,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $366,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $870 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−24.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
−12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+3%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,851)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,838)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(62)
Asian1.9%(57)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(347)
Diversity Score
12
+730%vs 2011
vs 1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 34.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Female
51.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upton, Massachusetts?

Upton, Massachusetts has about 3,013 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Upton, Massachusetts earns about $90,814 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 $370,700, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Upton, Massachusetts?

About 45.6% 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 12.2% of people in Upton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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