Huntington, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 892, Huntington's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Huntington is a small community located in Massachusetts, within Hampshire County. The total population is 892. It ranks as the 230th most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.

Age Demographics

The median age in Huntington is 33.2 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 40.0 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, Huntington has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Huntington is $49,722. This is 52% lower than the state median of $103,960. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.4%. This is 143% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $320,000. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Huntington has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

40.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Huntington, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Massachusetts state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.