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Westborough

Massachusetts · 3,983 residents · 1.888 sq mi
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Westborough is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,708. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $201,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,983
+1%since 1990
from 3,937 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,110 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,085 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.9
+9%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,708
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,891 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,119
+40%since 1990
from $19,314 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $174,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $604 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
47.6% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−8%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,776)
Black1.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(51)
Asian1.7%(67)
Diversity Score12.8%(506)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,667)
Black1.5%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(125)
Asian2%(78)
Diversity Score15.9%(632)
Diversity Score
16
+23%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 31.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−4%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westborough, Massachusetts?

Westborough, Massachusetts has about 3,983 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Westborough, Massachusetts earns about $47,708 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 $201,300, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Westborough, Massachusetts?

About 35.4% 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 6.5% of people in Westborough, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westborough, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Westborough, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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