Acton town is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Acton town has a 2024 population of 24,103. Acton town is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,960 in 2020.
The average household income in Acton town is $199,525 with a poverty rate of 3.38%. The median age in Acton town is 44.1 years: 43.6 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Acton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,211 | 63.48% |
| Asian | 5,862 | 24.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,532 | 6.39% |
| Black or African American | 959 | 4% |
| Other race | 397 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,085 | 2.62 | 76 | 24 |
| Married | 5,840 | 3.15 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 2,365 | 1.13 | 53 | 47 |
| Female | 719 | 3.11 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 161 | 3.05 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
76.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 226 | 1.36% |
| Associates Degree | 640 | 3.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,311 | 31.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,619 | 45.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,139 | 6.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 186 | 1.12% |
| Some College | 1,531 | 9.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,119 | 10,876 | 8,195 |
| Asian | 3,800 | 3,736 | 3,535 |
| 2+ Races | 850 | 823 | 538 |
| Hispanic | 603 | 576 | 394 |
| Black | 494 | 426 | 358 |
| Other Race | 235 | 225 | 181 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 93.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,255 | $111,071 | $47,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $134,850 | $165,625 | $106,932 |
| High School Graduate | $32,917 | $44,830 | $28,846 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,959 | $52,122 | $0 |
| Overall | $94,573 | $126,000 | $66,663 |
| Some College | $39,884 | $45,417 | $21,448 |
$94,573
Average Earnings
$126,000
Average Male
$66,663
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.97% of Acton town residents speak only English, while 34.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,860 | 556 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 5,862 | 98 | 1.67% |
| Black | 952 | 92 | 9.66% |
| Multiple | 1,532 | 49 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 900 | 21 | 2.33% |
| Other | 397 | 9 | 2.27% |
3.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.48%
Male Poverty Rate
4.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Acton town is Black, with 9.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Acton town is Asian, with 1.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.24% |
| Some College | 11.71% |
| High School | 6.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.79% |
| Female Employed | 2.91% |
| Male Employed | 0.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $210,652 | $240,601 |
| Households | $153,338 | $199,525 |
| Married Families | $220,517 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,233 | $76,160 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
980
Number of Veterans
851
Male Veterans
129
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 259 |
| First Gulf War | 225 |
| Second Gulf War | 224 |
| Korea | 136 |
| World War II | 65 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 388 |
| 35 to 54 | 214 |
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 65 to 74 | 136 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 874 | 7.22% |
| Asian | 83 | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 6.9% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.48% |
| Other Race | 8 | 3.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.46%
Born in Acton town
71.31%
Native Born
28.69%
Foreign Born
14.46%
Non Citizen
14.24%
Naturalized
71.31% of Acton town residents were born in the United States, with 42.46% having been born in Massachusetts. 14.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,473 | 74 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 24,399 | 74 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 24,325 | 74 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 24,251 | 74 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 24,177 | 74 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 24,103 | 74 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 24,029 | 74 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 23,955 | 37 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 23,918 | -42 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 23,960 | 290 | 1.23% |
| 2019 | 23,670 | -14 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 23,684 | -47 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 23,731 | 106 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 23,625 | 125 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 23,500 | 235 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 23,265 | 329 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 22,936 | 255 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 22,681 | 404 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 22,277 | 294 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 21,983 | 0 | 0% |