Westford, MA Demographics

What is the population of Westford?

There are 24,524 residents in Westford, with a median age of 42.4. Of this, 49.81% are males and 50.19% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.54% of the resident pool in Westford, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.58%. Additionally, 7.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 21,227 people in Westford currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 24,524 -0.0%
Male Population 12,215 1.2%
Female Population 12,309 -1.2%
Male Population 49.81%
Female Population 50.19%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 42.4 0.5%
Citizen U.S. Born 19,261 -2.0%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3,330 -0.4%
Not Citizen 1,933 25.9%
Citizen U.S. Born 78.54%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.58%
Not Citizen 7.88%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 138 100.0%
Moved from Same County 1,812 -7.2%
Moved from Same State 431 26.0%
Moved from Different State 740 37.8%
Same House as Last Year 21,227 -1.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.57%
Moved from Same County 7.44%
Moved from Same State 1.77%
Moved from Different State 3.04%
Same House as Last Year 87.18%

What are the employment statistics in Westford?

White-collar workers make up 91.84% of the working population in Westford, while blue-collar employees account for 8.16%. There are also 1,396 entrepreneurs in Westford (10.79% of the workforce); 8,690 workers employed in private companies (67.15%); and 1,680 people working in governmental institutions (12.98%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 11,886 -0.3%
Blue Collar 1,056 3.5%
White Collar 91.84%
Blue Collar 8.16%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,396 -2.6%
Private Companies 8,690 1.4%
Governmental Workers 1,680 -11.4%
Not for Profit Companies 1,176 12.5%
Self Employees 10.79%
Private Companies 67.15%
Governmental Workers 12.98%
Not for Profit Companies 9.09%

How many households are there in Westford?

There are a total of 8,606 households in Westford, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 82% of these Westford households, while non-family units account for the remaining 18%. Additionally, 44% of households have children and 56% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 8,606 1.1%
Average People per Household 3 N/A
Family Households 7,057 -1.3%
Non-Family Households 1,549 13.4%
Family Households 82%
Non-Family Households 18%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 3,787 -0.4%
Households without Children 4,819 2.2%
Households with Children 44%
Households without Children 56%

What are the median and average incomes in Westford?

The average annual household income in Westford is $192,260, while the median household income sits at $174,424 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $182,135, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $197,888.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $192,260 7.5%
Median Household Income $174,424 8.3%
People below Poverty Level -14 N/A
People above Poverty Level 23,891 0.0%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Westford?

There are 8,881 housing units in Westford, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 8,606 occupied housing units in Westford, 88.29% are owner-occupied, while 11.71% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $681,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,726 per month in Westford.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 8,881 1.2%
Median Year Built 1984 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 1,165 -4.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 152 -16.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 669 -6.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 904 6.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 997 8.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,329 10.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1,972 -6.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 844 -1.4%
Built between 2010 and 2019 789 11.4%
Built in 2020 or Later 60 361.5%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 8,606 1.1%
Owner Occupied 7,598 0.8%
Renter Occupied $1,008 3.2%
Owner Occupied 88.29%
Renter Occupied 11.71%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 5,314 0.7%
Without Mortgage 2,284 1.1%
Median Value with Mortgage $681,500 12.0%
Median Value without Mortgage $646,200 19.4%
Median Housing Costs per Month $2,726 11.3%
With Mortgage 69.94%
Without Mortgage 30.06%

What is the level of education in Westford?

Approximately 16% of the population in Westford holds a high school degree (that's 2,881 residents), while 9.84% have attained a college certificate (2,369 locals) and 33.79% have a bachelor's degree (6,084 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 131 -4.4%
Some High School 2,881 3.2%
Some College 2,369 2.3%
Associate Degree 1,057 0.7%
Bachelor's Degree 6,084 1.8%
Graduate Degree 6,080 -1.8%
No High School 0.73%
Some High School 16%
Some College 9.84%
Associate Degree 5.87%
Bachelor's Degree 33.79%
Graduate Degree 33.77%

What is the marital status of Westford residents?

A total of 4,980 people in Westford have never been married (which represents 25.56% of the total population), while 12,464 of them are wedded (63.97%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 145 (0.74%) and 1,225 (6.29%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 4,980 3.8%
Married 12,464 -1.7%
Separated 145 -8.2%
Widowed 815 -1.3%
Divorced 1,225 1,225.0%
Never Married 25.56%
Married 63.97%
Separated 0.74%
Widowed 4.18%
Divorced 6.29%

What are the most common means of transportation in Westford?

The top three means of transportation people in Westford use to get to work are: car, railroad and bus or trolley bus. A total of 9,481 residents commute by car, 233 prefer going to work by railroad and 96 by bus or trolley bus
Y-o-Y Change
Car 9,481 -5.1%
Bus or TrolleyBus 96 5.5%
Subway or Elevated 40 N/A
Railroad 233 N/A
Walk 83 112.8%

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

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
01886 24,524 8,606 $174,424.00 $192,260.00

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.