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 $145,076 with a poverty rate of 17.18%. The median age in Devens is 46.3 years: 49.1 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Devens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,152 | 61.57% |
| Black or African American | 497 | 26.56% |
| Asian | 156 | 8.34% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.34% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 305 | 2.52 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 177 | 3.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.05 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 17 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 13.1% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 5.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 268 | 18.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 9.24% |
| High School Graduate | 427 | 29.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 5.24% |
| Some College | 275 | 18.97% |
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 | 790 | 688 | 224 |
| Black | 317 | 230 | 112 |
| Hispanic | 192 | 121 | 0 |
| Asian | 139 | 139 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 5 |
| Native American | 16 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,175 | $59,950 | $44,099 |
| Graduate Degree | $144,868 | $143,618 | $215,368 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,675 | $59,475 | $44,619 |
| Some College | $44,766 | $0 | $44,297 |
$58,675
Average Earnings
$59,475
Average Male
$44,619
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.01% of Devens residents speak only English, while 26.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 496 | 82 | 16.53% |
| Black | 273 | 64 | 23.44% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Multiple | 29 | 13 | 44.83% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
17.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.98%
Male Poverty Rate
16.13%
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 White, with 16.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.33% |
| Some College | 10.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.34% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.9% |
| Female Employed | 8.68% |
| Male Employed | 3.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,382 | $178,354 |
| Households | $113,125 | $145,076 |
| Married Families | $156,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $86,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
137
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 16.01% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 6.9% |
| Black | 9 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.8%
Labor Force Participation
28.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
30.95%
Born in Devens
82.15%
Native Born
17.85%
Foreign Born
6.09%
Non Citizen
11.76%
Naturalized
82.15% of Devens residents were born in the United States, with 30.95% having been born in Massachusetts. 6.09% 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% |