Dudley town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Dudley town has a 2024 population of 11,820. Dudley town is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,906 in 2020.
The average household income in Dudley town is $98,756 with a poverty rate of 7.5%. The median age in Dudley town is 40.3 years: 39.1 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dudley town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,342 | 87.01% |
| Black or African American | 560 | 4.71% |
| Two or more races | 483 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 347 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 154 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,255 | 2.58 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 2,014 | 3.36 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 1,430 | 1.2 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Female | 535 | 3.07 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 276 | 3.03 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 418 | 5.58% |
| Associates Degree | 875 | 11.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,268 | 16.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 600 | 8.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,263 | 30.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 1,899 | 25.36% |
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 | 6,682 | 6,160 | 1,642 |
| Black | 266 | 258 | 50 |
| Asian | 244 | 224 | 149 |
| Hispanic | 161 | 139 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 134 | 7 |
| Other Race | 91 | 59 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,102 | $95,024 | $49,526 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,771 | $93,594 | $101,591 |
| High School Graduate | $58,213 | $59,538 | $46,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $77,779 | $77,912 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,873 | $63,173 | $48,734 |
| Some College | $51,912 | $62,500 | $42,337 |
$58,873
Average Earnings
$63,173
Average Male
$48,734
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.68% of Dudley town residents speak only English, while 12.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,347 | 681 | 7.29% |
| Multiple | 431 | 71 | 16.47% |
| Hispanic | 360 | 36 | 10% |
| Asian | 288 | 34 | 11.81% |
| Black | 499 | 33 | 6.61% |
7.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.78%
Male Poverty Rate
8.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dudley town is Multiple, with 16.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dudley town is Black, with 6.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.64% |
| High School | 11.31% |
| Some College | 4.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.05% |
| Female Employed | 3.57% |
| Male Employed | 1.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,125 | $118,918 |
| Households | $85,179 | $98,756 |
| Married Families | $123,148 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,333 | $48,462 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
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
409
Number of Veterans
395
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 159 |
| 55 to 64 | 157 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 409 | 4.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
74.99%
Born in Dudley town
92.71%
Native Born
7.29%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
5.18%
Naturalized
92.71% of Dudley town residents were born in the United States, with 74.99% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.11% 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 | 11,675 | -29 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 11,704 | -29 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 11,733 | -29 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 11,762 | -29 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 11,791 | -29 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 11,820 | -29 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 11,849 | -29 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 11,878 | -42 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 11,920 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 11,906 | 216 | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 11,690 | -50 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 11,740 | 24 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 11,716 | 28 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 11,688 | 42 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 11,646 | 107 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 11,539 | 38 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 11,501 | 115 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 11,386 | -76 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 11,462 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 11,462 | 0 | 0% |