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Wilbraham

Massachusetts · 3,679 residents · 5.592 sq mi
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Wilbraham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $400,300. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,679
+4%since 2000
from 3,544 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
658 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.7
+31%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Wilbraham
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,188
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,814 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,404
+41%since 2000
from $30,686 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+31%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+73%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,417)
Black0.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(50)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(266)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(3,067)
Black1.9%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(127)
Asian4%(146)
Other7.3%(270)
Diversity Score37.1%(1,364)
Diversity Score
37
+394%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilbraham, Massachusetts?

Wilbraham, Massachusetts has about 3,679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilbraham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Wilbraham, Massachusetts earns about $92,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilbraham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Wilbraham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $400,300, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Wilbraham, Massachusetts?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wilbraham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilbraham, Massachusetts?

About 10.4% of people in Wilbraham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilbraham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilbraham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 396 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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