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Whitinsville, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Whitinsville, Massachusetts had a total population of 7,115, the 96th largest community in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $96,145, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Whitinsville Quick Facts

Population 7,115
Median Household Income $96,145
Median Home Value $449,600
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Median Age 38.8 years
Homeownership Rate 59.3%
Affordability Ratio 4.7x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%
High School Graduation Rate 94.4%
Diversity Index 32/100
Population 7,115 96th of 248
Median Income $96,145 average
Poverty Rate 10.3% 17% lower than national
Median Home Value $449,600 below average

How Whitinsville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population7,2507,115-1.9%
Median household income$93,504$96,145+2.8%
Median home value$440,100$449,600+2.2%

How Whitinsville Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.0%
$25K-$50K 17.0%
$50K-$100K 27.7%
$100K+ 44.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.1%
$10K-$15K
1.4%
$15K-$20K
4.1%
$20K-$25K
1.4%
$25K-$30K
2.2%
$30K-$35K
4.8%
$35K-$40K
0.0%
$40K-$45K
5.6%
$45K-$50K
4.5%
$50K-$60K
7.0%
$60K-$75K
3.3%
$75K-$100K
17.3%
$100K-$125K
3.3%
$125K-$150K
6.1%
$150K-$200K
12.9%
$200K+
22.1%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
73.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.3%
Renter 40.7%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,197/mo 14.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

32out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Whitinsville Rankings in Massachusetts

#96 Population of 248
#138 Median Income of 241
#192 Education of 248
#157 Home Value of 242

Other Cities in Worcester County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Worcester 207,055 $70,102 19.6% $374,400
Leominster 43,909 $83,816 9.2% $380,400
Fitchburg 41,798 $73,040 15.6% $336,400
Milford 27,731 $93,310 8.4% $464,700
Gardner 21,148 $67,518 13.7% $301,600
Southbridge Town 17,928 $66,287 15.3% $294,800
Webster 12,228 $63,837 16.0% $333,100
Athol 8,801 $67,394 21.0% $248,700
Clinton 7,658 $79,516 9.2% $375,600
Northborough 6,392 $133,839 2.1% $560,500

Cities Similar to Whitinsville

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

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Mansfield Center7,222$97,798$480,00045.7%4.1%
Middleborough Center8,155$97,616$424,90032.2%8.8%
Clinton7,658$79,516$375,60024.1%9.2%
Foxborough6,251$86,871$538,50051.3%13.0%
Plymouth7,918$81,703$446,80039.0%10.0%

Population Overview

Whitinsville is a small city located in Massachusetts, within Worcester County. The total population is 7,115. It ranks as the 96th most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.

Age Demographics

The median age in Whitinsville is 38.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Whitinsville is $96,145. This is 8% lower than the state median of $103,960. It is also 19% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $449,600. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Whitinsville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Whitinsville, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

Whitinsville, Massachusetts has a population of 7,115 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Whitinsville, MA?

The median household income in Whitinsville is $96,145, which is 19% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Whitinsville, MA?

The poverty rate in Whitinsville is 10.3%. This means approximately 722 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

Whitinsville's population is 81.8% White, 1.1% Black, 11.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Whitinsville, MA?

The median home value in Whitinsville is $449,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

How educated is Whitinsville, Massachusetts?

32.0% of adults (25+) in Whitinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.