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Westborough

Massachusetts · 4,255 residents · 1.888 sq mi
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Westborough is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,929. 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 $413,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,255
+7%since 2000
from 3,983 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,254 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Westborough
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,929
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,348
+82%since 2000
from $27,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $201,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $674 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(3,185)
Black2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(305)
Asian8%(339)
Other4.8%(205)
Diversity Score48.4%(2,060)
Diversity Score
48
+205%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westborough, Massachusetts?

Westborough, Massachusetts has about 4,255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westborough, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Westborough, Massachusetts earns about $83,929 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 $413,300, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.

How educated are people in Westborough, Massachusetts?

About 53.0% 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 9.7% 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 318 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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