Braintree Town, MA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Braintree Town?
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There are 38,748 residents in Braintree Town, with a median age of 41.4. Of this, 49.91% are males and 50.09% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.25% of the resident pool in Braintree Town, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.05%. Additionally, 6.7% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 35,271 people in Braintree Town currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 35,271 people in Braintree Town currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 38,748 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 19,338 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 19,410 | -1.0% |
Male population 49.91%
Female population 50.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.4 | 2.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 30,706 | -0.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 5,445 | 3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 2,597 | 0.0% |
Citizen US Born 79.25%
Citizen not US Born 14.05%
Not Citizen 6.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 166 | 9.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,548 | 16.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,175 | 5.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 327 | -5.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 35,271 | -0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 4.02%
Moved from Same State 3.05%
Moved from Different State 0.85%
Same House as Last Year 91.64%
What are the employment statistics in Braintree Town?
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White-collar workers make up 86.12% of the working population in Braintree Town, while blue-collar employees account for 13.88%. There are also 1,884 entrepreneurs in Braintree Town (8.8% of the workforce); 13,101 workers employed in private companies (61.2%); and 3,361 people working in governmental institutions (15.7%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,435 | -0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 2,971 | -1.6% |
White Collar 86.12%
Blue Collar 13.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,884 | 0.6% |
| Private Companies | 13,101 | -2.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,361 | -1.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,060 | 7.7% |
Self Employees 8.8%
Private Companies 61.2%
Governmental Workers 15.7%
Not for Profit Companies 14.3%
How many households are there in Braintree Town?
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There are a total of 14,407 households in Braintree Town, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.84% of these Braintree Town households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.16%. Additionally, 33.1% of households have children and 66.9% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 14,407 | 0.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 9,773 | 1.1% |
| Non-family Households | 4,634 | -1.7% |
Family Households 67.84%
Non-family Households 32.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,768 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 9,639 | 0.3% |
Households with Children 33.1%
Households without Children 66.9%
What are the median and average incomes in Braintree Town?
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The average annual household income in Braintree Town is $149,467, while the median household income sits at $120,593 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $151,295, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $155,782. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $83,830 and $60,556, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $149,467 | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income | $120,593 | 4.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,914 | 21.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 36,030 | -0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Braintree Town?
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There are 15,094 housing units in Braintree Town, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1957. Of the 14,407 occupied housing units in Braintree Town, 76.66% are owner-occupied, while 23.34% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.26% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $605,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,066 per month in Braintree Town.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.26% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $605,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,066 per month in Braintree Town.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 15,094 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1957 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,198 | -6.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,665 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,473 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,284 | -9.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,701 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 750 | -7.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 812 | 8.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,225 | -2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 973 | 27.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 13 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,407 | 0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,045 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,362 | -5.7% |
Owner Occupied 76.66%
Renter Occupied 23.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,760 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,285 | 2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $605,500 | 11.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $574,000 | 19.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,066 | 9.9% |
With Mortgage 70.26%
Without Mortgage 29.74%
What is the level of education in Braintree Town?
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Approximately 29.14% of the population in Braintree Town holds a high school degree (that's 8,964 residents), while 16.65% have attained a college certificate (6,293 locals) and 26.17% have a bachelor's degree (8,049 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 987 | -1.3% |
| Some High School | 8,964 | 4.8% |
| Some College | 6,293 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 2,011 | -2.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,049 | -2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,626 | 6.0% |
No High School 3.21%
Some High School 29.14%
Some College 16.65%
Associate Degree 6.54%
Bachelor's Degree 26.17%
Graduate Degree 18.29%
What is the marital status of Braintree Town residents?
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A total of 10,970 people in Braintree Town have never been married (which represents 33.88% of the total population), while 16,674 of them are wedded (51.49%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 299 (0.92%) and 2,642 (8.16%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,970 | -2.0% |
| Married | 16,674 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 299 | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 2,095 | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 2,642 | 7.6% |
Never Married 33.88%
Married 51.49%
Separated 0.92%
Widowed 6.47%
Divorced 8.16%
What are the most common means of transportation in Braintree Town?
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The top three means of transportation people in Braintree Town use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and railroad. A total of 14,651 residents commute by car, 1,486 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 645 by railroad.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,651 | -2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 145 | -16.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,486 | N/A |
| Railroad | 645 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 6 | -62.5% |
| TaxiCab | 123 | 19.4% |
| Walk | 522 | 9.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Braintree Town by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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