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Wilbraham

Massachusetts · 4,003 residents · 5.592 sq mi
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Wilbraham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $297,500. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,003
+13%since 2000
from 3,544 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
716 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+11%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Wilbraham
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,477
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,814 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,177
+50%since 2000
from $30,686 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(3,490)
Black1.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(205)
Asian2.1%(86)
Other0.6%(25)
Diversity Score22.7%(909)
Diversity Score
23
+203%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilbraham, Massachusetts?

Wilbraham, Massachusetts has about 4,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilbraham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Wilbraham, Massachusetts earns about $86,477 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 $297,500, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Wilbraham, Massachusetts?

About 43.3% 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 12.3% 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 720 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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