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West Concord

Massachusetts · 6,320 residents · 3.376 sq mi
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West Concord is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% 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 $667,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,320
+12%since 2000
from 5,632 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,872 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+20%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024West Concord
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,619
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,096 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,146
+25%since 2000
from $43,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$667,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,259
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,204 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+23%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(4,660)
Black5.8%(326)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(348)
Asian3.5%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.2%(1,980)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(4,919)
Black4.8%(301)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(400)
Asian6.7%(423)
Other2.3%(146)
Diversity Score44.6%(2,816)
Diversity Score
45
+27%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Concord, Massachusetts?

West Concord, Massachusetts has about 6,320 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Concord, Massachusetts?

The typical household in West Concord, Massachusetts earns about $132,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Concord, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Concord, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $667,900, and the typical rent is about $2,259 a month.

How educated are people in West Concord, Massachusetts?

About 63.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Concord, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Concord, Massachusetts?

About 4.0% of people in West Concord, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Concord, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, West Concord, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 559 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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