Hanson Town, MA Demographics

What is the population of Hanson?

There are 2,002 residents in Hanson, with a median age of 41. Of this, 47.65% are males and 52.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.4% of the resident pool in Hanson, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.55%. Additionally, 0.05% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 1,741 people in Hanson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 2,002 -4.1%
Male Population 954 -5.5%
Female Population 1,048 -2.8%
Male Population 47.65%
Female Population 52.35%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 41 3.5%
Citizen U.S. Born 1,930 -3.5%
Citizen not U.S. Born 71 -18.4%
Not Citizen 1 0.0%
Citizen U.S. Born 96.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.55%
Not Citizen 0.05%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Same County 182 -24.5%
Moved from Same State 51 -5.6%
Moved from Different State 7 0.0%
Same House as Last Year 1,741 -0.6%
Moved from Same County 9.19%
Moved from Same State 2.57%
Moved from Different State 0.35%
Same House as Last Year 87.88%

What are the employment statistics in Hanson?

White-collar workers make up 81.83% of the working population in Hanson, while blue-collar employees account for 18.17%. There are also 32 entrepreneurs in Hanson (1.57% of the workforce); 1,366 workers employed in private companies (67.09%); and 448 people working in governmental institutions (22%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 1,666 99.3%
Blue Collar 370 122.9%
White Collar 81.83%
Blue Collar 18.17%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 32 10.3%
Private Companies 1,366 107.0%
Governmental Workers 448 113.3%
Not for Profit Companies 190 84.5%
Self Employees 1.57%
Private Companies 67.09%
Governmental Workers 22%
Not for Profit Companies 9.33%

How many households are there in Hanson?

There are a total of 704 households in Hanson, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 70.45% of these Hanson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.55%. Additionally, 33.81% of households have children and 66.19% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 704 0.1%
Average People per Household 2 -32.7%
Family Households 496 -5.7%
Non-Family Households 208 17.5%
Family Households 70.45%
Non-Family Households 29.55%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 238 -13.8%
Households without Children 466 9.1%
Households with Children 33.81%
Households without Children 66.19%

What are the median and average incomes in Hanson?

The average annual household income in Hanson is $130,492, while the median household income sits at $115,109 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $136,000, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $135,682.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $130,492 4.8%
Median Household Income $115,109 4.5%
People below Poverty Level 44 22.2%
People above Poverty Level 1,899 -4.0%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Hanson?

There are 751 housing units in Hanson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1967. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.74% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $525,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,214 per month in Hanson.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 751 -2.1%
Median Year Built 1967 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 115 -8.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 30 15.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 64 20.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 232 -3.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 99 -2.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 69 -2.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 40 -7.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9 -52.6%
Built between 2010 and 2019 93 5.7%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 704 0.1%
Owner Occupied 704 0.1%
Owner Occupied 100%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 491 -0.4%
Without Mortgage 213 1.4%
Median Value with Mortgage $525,800 13.4%
Median Value without Mortgage $460,600 1.2%
Median Housing Costs per Month $2,214 6.3%
With Mortgage 69.74%
Without Mortgage 30.26%

What is the level of education in Hanson?

Approximately 34.63% of the population in Hanson holds a high school degree (that's 517 residents), while 17.75% have attained a college certificate (265 locals) and 24.25% have a bachelor's degree (362 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 24 -11.1%
Some High School 517 3.0%
Some College 265 -23.0%
Associate Degree 133 87.3%
Bachelor's Degree 362 4.3%
Graduate Degree 192 -22.9%
No High School 1.61%
Some High School 34.63%
Some College 17.75%
Associate Degree 8.91%
Bachelor's Degree 24.25%
Graduate Degree 12.86%

What is the marital status of Hanson residents?

A total of 414 people in Hanson have never been married (which represents 26.73% of the total population), while 864 of them are wedded (55.78%).
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 414 2.5%
Married 864 -6.9%
Widowed 114 9.6%
Divorced 157 10.6%
Never Married 26.73%
Married 55.78%
Widowed 7.36%
Divorced 10.14%

What are the most common means of transportation in Hanson?

The top three means of transportation people in Hanson use to get to work are: car, railroad and bicycle. A total of 852 residents commute by car, 17 prefer going to work by railroad and 12 by bicycle
Y-o-Y Change
Car 852 -6.1%
Railroad 17 -5.6%
Bicycle 12 N/A

What is the median and average household income in Hanson by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
02341 10,466 3,967 $112,457 $151,290

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.