Shrewsbury, Central Massachusetts, MA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Shrewsbury?
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There are 38,734 residents in Shrewsbury, with a median age of 39.7. Of this, 49.46% are males and 50.54% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.19% of the resident pool in Shrewsbury, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.29%. Additionally, 13.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 33,712 people in Shrewsbury currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 33,712 people in Shrewsbury currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 38,734 | 1.2% |
| Male Population | 19,158 | 3.7% |
| Female Population | 19,576 | -1.2% |
Male population 49.46%
Female population 50.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.7 | 0.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 28,738 | 2.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 4,760 | -3.7% |
| Not Citizen | 5,236 | -1.7% |
Citizen US Born 74.19%
Citizen not US Born 12.29%
Not Citizen 13.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 97 | -73.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,924 | 13.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 658 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,032 | 13.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 33,712 | 1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 7.61%
Moved from Same State 1.71%
Moved from Different State 2.69%
Same House as Last Year 87.74%
What are the employment statistics in Shrewsbury?
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White-collar workers make up 89.98% of the working population in Shrewsbury, while blue-collar employees account for 10.02%. There are also 1,287 entrepreneurs in Shrewsbury (6.4% of the workforce); 13,643 workers employed in private companies (67.82%); and 2,696 people working in governmental institutions (13.4%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,101 | 3.5% |
| Blue Collar | 2,016 | 5.5% |
White Collar 89.98%
Blue Collar 10.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,287 | -19.8% |
| Private Companies | 13,643 | 1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,696 | 19.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,491 | 22.5% |
Self Employees 6.4%
Private Companies 67.82%
Governmental Workers 13.4%
Not for Profit Companies 12.38%
How many households are there in Shrewsbury?
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There are a total of 14,424 households in Shrewsbury, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.39% of these Shrewsbury households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.61%. Additionally, 37.81% of households have children and 62.19% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 14,424 | 4.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.9% |
| Family Households | 10,441 | 2.3% |
| Non-family Households | 3,983 | 10.7% |
Family Households 72.39%
Non-family Households 27.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,454 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 8,970 | 7.3% |
Households with Children 37.81%
Households without Children 62.19%
What are the median and average incomes in Shrewsbury?
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The average annual household income in Shrewsbury is $161,856, while the median household income sits at $127,088 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $134,411, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $164,706. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $96,534 and $77,802, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $161,856 | 11.2% |
| Median Household Income | $127,088 | 7.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,502 | -2.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 36,762 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Shrewsbury?
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There are 15,201 housing units in Shrewsbury, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 14,424 occupied housing units in Shrewsbury, 73.5% are owner-occupied, while 26.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.79% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $536,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,029 per month in Shrewsbury.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.79% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $536,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,029 per month in Shrewsbury.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 15,201 | 3.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,866 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 831 | 32.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,305 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 975 | -11.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,896 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,037 | -9.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,193 | 7.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,366 | -6.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 713 | 33.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 19 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,424 | 4.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,602 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,822 | 10.8% |
Owner Occupied 73.5%
Renter Occupied 26.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,187 | -1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,415 | 11.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $536,900 | 14.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $478,200 | 18.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,029 | 7.4% |
With Mortgage 67.79%
Without Mortgage 32.21%
What is the level of education in Shrewsbury?
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Approximately 18.99% of the population in Shrewsbury holds a high school degree (that's 5,626 residents), while 12.72% have attained a college certificate (4,617 locals) and 30.31% have a bachelor's degree (8,980 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 462 | -23.0% |
| Some High School | 5,626 | -1.4% |
| Some College | 4,617 | 1.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,546 | -8.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,980 | 3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,243 | 6.9% |
No High School 1.56%
Some High School 18.99%
Some College 12.72%
Associate Degree 5.22%
Bachelor's Degree 30.31%
Graduate Degree 31.2%
What is the marital status of Shrewsbury residents?
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A total of 8,551 people in Shrewsbury have never been married (which represents 27.14% of the total population), while 18,867 of them are wedded (59.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 436 (1.38%) and 2,721 (8.64%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,551 | 10.4% |
| Married | 18,867 | 0.8% |
| Separated | 436 | 22.5% |
| Widowed | 1,369 | -2.5% |
| Divorced | 2,721 | 0.2% |
Never Married 27.14%
Married 59.88%
Separated 1.38%
Widowed 4.34%
Divorced 8.64%
What are the most common means of transportation in Shrewsbury?
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The top three means of transportation people in Shrewsbury use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 15,012 residents commute by car, 236 prefer going to work by railroad and 120 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 15,012 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 20 | -33.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 13 | N/A |
| Railroad | 236 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 10 | N/A |
| Walk | 120 | 66.7% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
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.