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Winthrop

Massachusetts · 19,316 residents · 1.991 sq mi
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Winthrop is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,996. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $461,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
19,316
+4%since 2019
from 18,542 in 2019
2010 – 2025
Population density
9,702 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 9,313 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−3%since 2019
from 44.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,996
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,069 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,347
+4%since 2019
from $44,642 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $439,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,578
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,415 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
45.1% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+1%since 2019
from 5.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(16,044)
Black1.6%(299)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,767)
Asian1%(177)
Other1.4%(255)
Diversity Score30.2%(5,601)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(15,245)
Black2.1%(412)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(2,413)
Asian1.5%(289)
Other1.3%(254)
Diversity Score38.9%(7,519)
Diversity Score
39
+29%since 2019
from 30 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
−4%since 2019
from 34.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
53.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
15.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winthrop, Massachusetts?

Winthrop, Massachusetts has about 19,316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winthrop, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Winthrop, Massachusetts earns about $76,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winthrop, Massachusetts expensive?

In Winthrop, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $461,000, and the typical rent is about $1,578 a month.

How educated are people in Winthrop, Massachusetts?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Winthrop, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winthrop, Massachusetts?

About 7.9% of people in Winthrop, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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