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Whitinsville

Massachusetts · 7,115 residents · 3.642 sq mi
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Whitinsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $449,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,115
+12%since 2000
from 6,340 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,954 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 1,963 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Whitinsville
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(281)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(486)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(577)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(302)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.7%(545)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(685)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(1,046)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(876)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.1%(1,148)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.7%(759)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(279)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(131)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,145
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,627 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,805
+144%since 2000
from $21,264 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+8%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$449,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,197
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−23%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(5,951)
Black1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(151)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(5,821)
Black1.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(809)
Asian1.4%(100)
Other4.3%(303)
Diversity Score
39
+329%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.3%(449)
Mexican3%(212)
Dominican2.1%(148)
Asian origin
Laotian0.6%(45)
Ancestry
Irish18.8%(1,336)
Italian15.2%(1,080)
English9.3%(661)
German7.2%(514)
French6.2%(440)
American5%(355)
Polish3.5%(247)
Brazilian3.4%(242)
Swedish2.9%(204)
Scottish1.8%(128)
Armenian1.8%(127)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.7%(124)
Dutch1.2%(88)
Arab0.9%(65)
Lebanese0.9%(65)
Portuguese0.8%(55)
Lithuanian0.5%(35)
Norwegian0.4%(32)
Welsh0.2%(14)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(10)
British0.1%(8)
Canadian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+81%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 81.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.5%(916)
Married55.1%(1,553)
Widowed3.2%(90)
Divorced9.1%(257)
Women 15+
Never married35.2%(1,041)
Married49.5%(1,464)
Widowed9.7%(287)
Divorced5.5%(163)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

Whitinsville, Massachusetts has about 7,115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Whitinsville, Massachusetts earns about $96,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitinsville, Massachusetts expensive?

In Whitinsville, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $449,600, and the typical rent is about $1,197 a month.

How educated are people in Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Whitinsville, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

About 10.3% of people in Whitinsville, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitinsville, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitinsville, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,476 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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