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Whitinsville

Massachusetts · 6,704 residents · 3.642 sq mi
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Whitinsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,704
+6%since 2000
from 6,340 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,841 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+10%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Whitinsville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,411
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,627 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,472
+24%since 2000
from $21,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,900
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+65%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score9.2%(583)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(6,214)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(252)
Asian1.1%(74)
Other1.6%(110)
Diversity Score17.1%(1,144)
Diversity Score
17
+86%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

Whitinsville, Massachusetts has about 6,704 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Whitinsville, Massachusetts earns about $56,411 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 $343,900, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

About 26.7% 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 8.1% 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 1,065 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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