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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Westborough

Massachusetts · 3,937 residents · 1.888 sq mi
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Westborough is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $174,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,937
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,983 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,085 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,891
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,708 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,314
−29%vs 2000
vs $27,119 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$174,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $201,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$604
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $674 in 2000
US average: $450
50.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.4% in 2000
49.2% rent
4.6
+9%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,667)
Black1.5%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(125)
Asian2%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(632)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,776)
Black1.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(51)
Asian1.7%(67)
Other0.8%(33)
Diversity Score12.8%(506)
13
−19%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.1%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Westborough, Massachusetts?

Westborough, Massachusetts has about 3,937 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Westborough, Massachusetts earns about $37,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westborough, Massachusetts expensive?

In Westborough, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $174,400, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Westborough, Massachusetts?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Westborough, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westborough, Massachusetts?

About 6.6% of people in Westborough, 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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