Marlborough city is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Marlborough city has a 2024 population of 41,171. Marlborough city is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,689 in 2020.
The average household income in Marlborough city is $116,348 with a poverty rate of 9.22%. The median age in Marlborough city is 37.2 years: 37.7 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marlborough city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,198 | 60.87% |
| Two or more races | 6,786 | 16.39% |
| Other race | 5,820 | 14.06% |
| Asian | 2,027 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,512 | 3.65% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,649 | 2.45 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 7,771 | 3.29 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Non Family | 6,232 | 1.19 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Female | 1,866 | 2.84 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Male | 780 | 3.19 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,855 | 6.33% |
| Associates Degree | 2,116 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,875 | 23.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,012 | 17.1% |
| High School Graduate | 7,803 | 26.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,325 | 4.52% |
| Some College | 4,322 | 14.75% |
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 | 18,636 | 17,752 | 8,771 |
| 2+ Races | 4,192 | 3,575 | 1,156 |
| Hispanic | 4,096 | 2,486 | 353 |
| Other Race | 3,185 | 1,706 | 236 |
| Asian | 1,664 | 1,643 | 1,041 |
| Black | 1,036 | 972 | 538 |
| Native American | 16 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,235 | $80,942 | $60,099 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,900 | $120,208 | $78,643 |
| High School Graduate | $44,931 | $53,767 | $30,070 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,848 | $40,191 | $20,557 |
| Overall | $58,147 | $64,638 | $46,750 |
| Some College | $51,614 | $59,217 | $41,546 |
$58,147
Average Earnings
$64,638
Average Male
$46,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.67% of Marlborough city residents speak only English, while 40.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 22.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,949 | 2,012 | 8.4% |
| Other | 5,748 | 887 | 15.43% |
| Hispanic | 6,905 | 735 | 10.64% |
| Multiple | 6,744 | 508 | 7.53% |
| Black | 1,470 | 202 | 13.74% |
| Asian | 2,012 | 28 | 1.39% |
9.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.85%
Male Poverty Rate
9.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marlborough city is Other, with 15.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marlborough city is Asian, with 1.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.36% |
| Some College | 10.77% |
| High School | 8.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.02% |
| Female Employed | 7.03% |
| Male Employed | 3.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,489 | $133,497 |
| Households | $95,047 | $116,348 |
| Married Families | $131,844 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,634 | $81,752 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,400
Number of Veterans
1,327
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 491 |
| Second Gulf War | 237 |
| First Gulf War | 229 |
| Korea | 90 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 422 |
| 65 to 74 | 388 |
| 35 to 54 | 359 |
| 55 to 64 | 153 |
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,229 | 5.9% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 1.8% |
| Other Race | 67 | 1.59% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 1.04% |
| Black | 17 | 1.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
50.89%
Born in Marlborough city
70.59%
Native Born
29.41%
Foreign Born
17.32%
Non Citizen
12.09%
Naturalized
70.59% of Marlborough city residents were born in the United States, with 50.89% having been born in Massachusetts. 17.32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 41,131 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 41,139 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 41,147 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 41,155 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 41,163 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 41,171 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 41,179 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 41,187 | -77 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 41,264 | -425 | -1.02% |
| 2020 | 41,689 | 2,085 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 39,604 | -140 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 39,744 | -82 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 39,826 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 39,819 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 39,825 | 113 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 39,712 | 227 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 39,485 | 165 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 39,320 | 372 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 38,948 | 364 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 38,584 | 0 | 0% |