Leominster city, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Leominster city, Massachusetts Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Leominster city, Massachusetts has a total population of 43,697, the 31st largest city in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $81,556, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Leominster city Quick Facts

Population 43,697

Median Household Income $81,556

Median Home Value $345,000

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 41.8 years

Homeownership Rate 62.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

High School Graduation Rate 90.3%

Diversity Index 49/100

Population 43,697 31st of 248

Median Income $81,556 below average

Poverty Rate 10.1% 19% lower national

Median Home Value $345,000 bottom 30%

How Leominster city Compares

Median Household Income

Leominster city

$81,556

$101,341

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Leominster city

$345,000

$525,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.5%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 27.4%

$100K+ 42.2%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%

68.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.9%

Renter 37.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

25.8%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Leominster city Rankings in Massachusetts

#31 Population of 248

#160 Median Income of 248

#192 Education of 248

#191 Home Value of 248

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Other Cities in Worcester County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Worcester city	205,501	$67,544	19.8%	$339,500
Fitchburg city	41,633	$70,659	15.5%	$295,500
Gardner city	21,075	$62,948	14.3%	$271,300
Southbridge Town city	17,806	$59,397	16.2%	$267,000

Cities Similar to Leominster city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Salem city	44,241	$85,137	$497,400	49.6%	13.7%
Westfield city	40,673	$82,847	$295,500	32.6%	11.0%
Pittsfield city	43,559	$68,386	$233,700	34.2%	13.6%
Fitchburg city	41,633	$70,659	$295,500	24.5%	15.5%
Attleboro city	46,499	$93,266	$409,100	33.7%	9.2%

Population Overview

Leominster city is a mid-sized community located in Massachusetts, within Worcester County. The total population is 43,697. It ranks as the 31st most populous out of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leominster city is 41.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Leominster city is $81,556. This is 20% lower than the state median of $101,341. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $345,000. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $525,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Leominster city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.1%. The Asian population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 46.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Leominster city, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Leominster city, Massachusetts?

Leominster city, Massachusetts has a population of 43,697 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Leominster city, MA?

The median household income in Leominster city is $81,556, which is 4% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Leominster city, MA?

The poverty rate in Leominster city is 10.1%. This means approximately 4,373 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Leominster city, Massachusetts?

Leominster city's population is 68.3% White, 4.9% Black, 17.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Leominster city, MA?

The median home value in Leominster city is $345,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

How educated is Leominster city, Massachusetts?

32.3% of adults (25+) in Leominster city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.