Middleborough town is located in Plymouth County Massachusetts. Middleborough town has a 2024 population of 24,617. Middleborough town is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,266 in 2020.
The average household income in Middleborough town is $116,425 with a poverty rate of 7.48%. The median age in Middleborough town is 43 years: 41.5 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middleborough town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,595 | 93.11% |
| Other race | 537 | 2.21% |
| Two or more races | 511 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 351 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,648 | 2.46 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 4,595 | 3.21 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 3,289 | 1.21 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 1,251 | 2.89 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 513 | 2.8 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 587 | 3.36% |
| Associates Degree | 2,096 | 11.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,576 | 20.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,384 | 7.91% |
| High School Graduate | 6,053 | 34.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 437 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 3,359 | 19.2% |
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 | 16,015 | 15,180 | 4,438 |
| Hispanic | 429 | 348 | 174 |
| Other Race | 334 | 294 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 309 | 288 | 105 |
| Black | 204 | 178 | 73 |
| Asian | 193 | 166 | 63 |
| Islander | 50 | 50 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 40.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,722 | $94,719 | $59,744 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,347 | $107,039 | $64,879 |
| High School Graduate | $48,952 | $62,726 | $32,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $49,464 | $23,231 |
| Overall | $60,112 | $69,474 | $42,554 |
| Some College | $59,972 | $68,870 | $41,481 |
$60,112
Average Earnings
$69,474
Average Male
$42,554
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94% of Middleborough town residents speak only English, while 6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,492 | 1,621 | 7.54% |
| Hispanic | 897 | 49 | 5.46% |
| Black | 198 | 48 | 24.24% |
| Multiple | 493 | 45 | 9.13% |
| Asian | 351 | 20 | 5.7% |
7.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.45%
Male Poverty Rate
7.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middleborough town is Black, with 24.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middleborough town is Hispanic, with 5.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.38% |
| High School | 8.91% |
| Some College | 5.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 5.31% |
| Male Employed | 5.14% |
| Female Employed | 3.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,132 | $133,944 |
| Households | $89,290 | $116,425 |
| Married Families | $112,092 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,150 | $71,212 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,560
Number of Veterans
1,463
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 549 |
| Vietnam | 532 |
| First Gulf War | 196 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 458 |
| 18 to 34 | 356 |
| 55 to 64 | 272 |
| 35 to 54 | 251 |
| 75+ | 223 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,431 | 7.81% |
| Other Race | 102 | 30.54% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 5.33% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.55% |
| Black | 2 | 0.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
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
82.71%
Born in Middleborough town
95.36%
Native Born
4.64%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
3.2%
Naturalized
95.36% of Middleborough town residents were born in the United States, with 82.71% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.44% 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 | 25,182 | 113 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 25,069 | 113 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 24,956 | 113 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 24,843 | 113 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 24,730 | 113 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 24,617 | 113 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 24,504 | 113 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 24,391 | -71 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 24,462 | 196 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 24,266 | -1,232 | -4.83% |
| 2019 | 25,498 | 314 | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 25,184 | 262 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 24,922 | 340 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 24,582 | 422 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 24,160 | 327 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 23,833 | 227 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 23,606 | 273 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 23,333 | 99 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 23,234 | 88 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 23,146 | 0 | 0% |