Devens is a CDP located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Devens has a 2024 population of 1,750. Devens is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -12.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,007 in 2020.
The average household income in Devens is $143,951 with a poverty rate of 9.65%. The median age in Devens is 46 years: 46.5 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Devens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,066 | 60.47% |
| Black or African American | 418 | 23.71% |
| Asian | 212 | 12.02% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 22 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 278 | 2.68 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 155 | 3.39 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 84 | 0 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 39 | 3.46 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 11.01% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 17.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 13.65% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 26.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 2.86% |
| Some College | 275 | 19.66% |
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 | 716 | 668 | 263 |
| Black | 309 | 228 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 185 | 128 | 11 |
| Asian | 182 | 182 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 84.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,870 | $0 | $41,226 |
| Graduate Degree | $139,276 | $138,355 | $207,763 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,345 | $55,353 | $42,578 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$53,345
Average Earnings
$55,353
Average Male
$42,578
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.97% of Devens residents speak only English, while 30.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 69 | 15.07% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Multiple | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Black | 210 | 2 | 0.95% |
9.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.66%
Male Poverty Rate
16.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Devens is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Devens is Black, with 0.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.16% |
| High School | 10.26% |
| Some College | 1.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,643 | $168,472 |
| Households | $106,875 | $143,951 |
| Married Families | $130,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $87,320 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
87
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 7.34% |
| Black | 9 | 2.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.6%
Labor Force Participation
30.3%
Employment Rate
1%
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
29.78%
Born in Devens
78.39%
Native Born
21.61%
Foreign Born
6.41%
Non Citizen
15.2%
Naturalized
78.39% of Devens residents were born in the United States, with 29.78% having been born in Massachusetts. 6.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,750 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,757 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 1,763 | -308 | -14.87% |
| 2021 | 2,071 | 64 | 3.19% |
| 2020 | 2,007 | 38 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 1,969 | 56 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 1,913 | 137 | 7.71% |
| 2017 | 1,776 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,773 | 40 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1,733 | -12 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 1,745 | -22 | -1.25% |
| 2013 | 1,767 | 112 | 6.77% |
| 2012 | 1,655 | -49 | -2.88% |
| 2011 | 1,704 | -136 | -7.39% |
| 2010 | 1,840 | 0 | 0% |