Medford city is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Medford city has a 2024 population of 58,797. Medford city is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually but its population has decreased by -1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 59,496 in 2020.
The average household income in Medford city is $143,240 with a poverty rate of 7.42%. The median age in Medford city is 35.4 years: 34.9 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medford city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,098 | 69.8% |
| Asian | 6,982 | 11.31% |
| Black or African American | 4,837 | 7.83% |
| Two or more races | 4,506 | 7.3% |
| Other race | 2,277 | 3.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.03% |
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 | 25,359 | 2.35 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Non Family | 11,445 | 1.56 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Married | 10,211 | 3.05 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 2,785 | 2.75 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 918 | 3.24 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
53.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,540 | 3.39% |
| Associates Degree | 2,460 | 5.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,810 | 30.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,614 | 25.57% |
| High School Graduate | 9,025 | 19.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,552 | 3.42% |
| Some College | 5,428 | 11.95% |
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 | 32,604 | 31,012 | 17,816 |
| Asian | 5,058 | 4,620 | 3,676 |
| Hispanic | 2,961 | 2,453 | 1,613 |
| Black | 2,841 | 2,427 | 1,177 |
| 2+ Races | 2,496 | 2,286 | 1,523 |
| Other Race | 1,690 | 1,340 | 835 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Native American | 16 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,204 | $82,292 | $68,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,118 | $113,993 | $76,716 |
| High School Graduate | $45,420 | $57,544 | $32,860 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,455 | $40,677 | $30,417 |
| Overall | $68,692 | $76,244 | $61,478 |
| Some College | $59,972 | $69,579 | $48,147 |
$68,692
Average Earnings
$76,244
Average Male
$61,478
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.62% of Medford city residents speak only English, while 29.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,240 | 2,314 | 5.75% |
| Asian | 6,653 | 952 | 14.31% |
| Black | 4,744 | 668 | 14.08% |
| Hispanic | 4,998 | 238 | 4.76% |
| Multiple | 4,411 | 229 | 5.19% |
| Other | 2,226 | 91 | 4.09% |
| Native | 16 | 8 | 50% |
7.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.67%
Male Poverty Rate
7.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medford city is Native, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medford city is Other, with 4.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.39% |
| High School | 9.61% |
| Some College | 6.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.45% |
| Female Employed | 3.85% |
| Male Employed | 2.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,636 | $167,846 |
| Households | $114,863 | $143,240 |
| Married Families | $159,467 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,248 | $107,120 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,982
Number of Veterans
1,736
Male Veterans
246
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 550 |
| Second Gulf War | 357 |
| First Gulf War | 302 |
| Korea | 233 |
| World War II | 104 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 592 |
| 65 to 74 | 482 |
| 55 to 64 | 343 |
| 35 to 54 | 307 |
| 18 to 34 | 258 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,563 | 4.08% |
| Black | 240 | 6.74% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 4.33% |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 4.65% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.28% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
52.65%
Born in Medford city
76.38%
Native Born
23.62%
Foreign Born
11.09%
Non Citizen
12.53%
Naturalized
76.38% of Medford city residents were born in the United States, with 52.65% having been born in Massachusetts. 11.09% 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 | 59,062 | 53 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 59,009 | 53 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 58,956 | 53 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 58,903 | 53 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 58,850 | 53 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 58,797 | 53 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 58,744 | 53 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 58,691 | -163 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 58,854 | -642 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 59,496 | 2,129 | 3.71% |
| 2019 | 57,367 | -207 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 57,574 | -235 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 57,809 | -49 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 57,858 | 41 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 57,817 | 243 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 57,574 | 156 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 57,418 | 150 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 57,268 | 436 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 56,832 | 431 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 56,401 | 0 | 0% |