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West Warren

Massachusetts · 721 residents · 1.267 sq mi
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West Warren has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,841. Population has declined 9% since 2021. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $246,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Massachusetts median. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
721
−9%vs 2021
vs 789 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
569 / sq mi
−9%vs 2021
vs 623 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+13%vs 2021
vs 37.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
59265672078384720202024West Warren
2024613
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,841
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $59,623 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,022
−8%vs 2021
vs $39,175 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $240,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $731 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
+16.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.1% in 2021
38.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+8%vs 2021
vs 4.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(758)
Black3.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(629)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(49)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(137)
Diversity Score
19
+101%vs 2021
vs 9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.5%
+24.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+9.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.1 min
+8%vs 2021
vs 41.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+8.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−14.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.1% in 2021
Female
52.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.9% in 2021
Foreign born
23.2%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Warren, Massachusetts?

West Warren, Massachusetts has about 721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Warren, Massachusetts earns about $56,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Warren, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Warren, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $246,900, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in West Warren, Massachusetts?

About 69.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Warren, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Warren, Massachusetts?

About 7.9% of people in West Warren, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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