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Woburn

Massachusetts · 40,876 residents · 12.65 sq mi
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Woburn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,084. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $486,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,876
+10%since 2000
from 37,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,231 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K41K43K1990201020202024Woburn
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,084
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,897 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,986
+75%since 2000
from $26,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$486,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,763
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $881 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+33%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(33,176)
Black1.7%(644)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,152)
Asian4.8%(1,804)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(8,500)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(29,746)
Black5.3%(2,158)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(2,602)
Asian8.5%(3,459)
Other2.8%(1,133)
Diversity Score50.6%(20,695)
Diversity Score
51
+122%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woburn, Massachusetts?

Woburn, Massachusetts has about 40,876 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woburn, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Woburn, Massachusetts earns about $92,084 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woburn, Massachusetts expensive?

In Woburn, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $486,600, and the typical rent is about $1,763 a month.

How educated are people in Woburn, Massachusetts?

About 47.1% of adults age 25 and over in Woburn, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woburn, Massachusetts?

About 5.7% of people in Woburn, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woburn, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Woburn, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,933 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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