Billerica town is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Billerica town has a 2024 population of 41,703. Billerica town is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually but its population has decreased by -0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,836 in 2020.
The average household income in Billerica town is $145,454 with a poverty rate of 4.43%. The median age in Billerica town is 43.1 years: 42.1 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Billerica town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,982 | 79.08% |
| Asian | 3,359 | 8.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,547 | 6.11% |
| Two or more races | 1,608 | 3.86% |
| Other race | 1,171 | 2.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,468 | 2.63 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 8,991 | 3.19 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 4,155 | 1.37 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 1,273 | 2.73 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 1,049 | 2.7 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,023 | 3.31% |
| Associates Degree | 3,113 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,900 | 25.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,816 | 15.57% |
| High School Graduate | 8,046 | 26.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 568 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 5,467 | 17.67% |
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 | 24,655 | 23,692 | 9,359 |
| Asian | 2,462 | 2,271 | 1,929 |
| Black | 1,621 | 1,470 | 688 |
| Hispanic | 1,428 | 1,175 | 288 |
| 2+ Races | 907 | 861 | 421 |
| Other Race | 802 | 638 | 195 |
| Islander | 41 | 36 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,206 | $96,584 | $69,574 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,543 | $122,852 | $92,750 |
| High School Graduate | $58,762 | $69,508 | $39,014 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,559 | $49,653 | $37,731 |
| Overall | $69,183 | $82,579 | $54,736 |
| Some College | $53,742 | $66,032 | $43,467 |
$69,183
Average Earnings
$82,579
Average Male
$54,736
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.5% of Billerica town residents speak only English, while 18.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,738 | 1,281 | 4.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,973 | 271 | 13.74% |
| Black | 2,362 | 178 | 7.54% |
| Other | 912 | 131 | 14.36% |
| Multiple | 1,602 | 84 | 5.24% |
4.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.68%
Male Poverty Rate
5.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Billerica town is Other, with 14.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Billerica town is White, with 4.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.32% |
| High School | 6.7% |
| Some College | 6.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 6.67% |
| Female Employed | 2.42% |
| Male Employed | 0.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $146,265 | $158,908 |
| Households | $134,805 | $145,454 |
| Married Families | $153,958 | $171,176 |
| Non Families | $87,076 | $101,651 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,879
Number of Veterans
1,685
Male Veterans
194
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 714 |
| First Gulf War | 515 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| Korea | 124 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 556 |
| 35 to 54 | 555 |
| 75+ | 472 |
| 55 to 64 | 232 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,805 | 6.55% |
| Black | 35 | 1.99% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 2.21% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 2.92% |
| Other Race | 10 | 1.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
72.55%
Born in Billerica town
85.83%
Native Born
14.17%
Foreign Born
6.63%
Non Citizen
7.54%
Naturalized
85.83% of Billerica town residents were born in the United States, with 72.55% having been born in Massachusetts. 6.63% 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 | 42,123 | 84 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 42,039 | 84 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 41,955 | 84 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 41,871 | 84 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 41,787 | 84 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 41,703 | 84 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 41,619 | 84 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 41,535 | 14 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 41,521 | -315 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 41,836 | -1,515 | -3.49% |
| 2019 | 43,351 | -146 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 43,497 | -260 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 43,757 | 960 | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 42,797 | 121 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 42,676 | 281 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 42,395 | 386 | 0.92% |
| 2013 | 42,009 | 499 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 41,510 | 407 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 41,103 | 684 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 40,419 | 0 | 0% |