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Waltham

Massachusetts · 65,218 residents · 12.745 sq mi
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Waltham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,851. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $574,000. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,218
+10%since 2000
from 59,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,117 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 4,647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+1%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K59K62K64K66K1990201020202024Waltham
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,851
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,977
+71%since 2000
from $26,364 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$574,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,774
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $869 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+31%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(46,416)
Black4.2%(2,484)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(5,031)
Asian7.3%(4,299)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(25,902)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(39,370)
Black6.8%(4,446)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(10,719)
Asian12.2%(7,926)
Other2.4%(1,596)
Diversity Score71.7%(46,754)
Diversity Score
72
+64%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
26.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waltham, Massachusetts?

Waltham, Massachusetts has about 65,218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waltham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Waltham, Massachusetts earns about $95,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waltham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Waltham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $574,000, and the typical rent is about $1,774 a month.

How educated are people in Waltham, Massachusetts?

About 52.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waltham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waltham, Massachusetts?

About 9.2% of people in Waltham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waltham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Waltham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,340 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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