Monson town is located in Hampden County Massachusetts. Monson town has a 2024 population of 8,117. Monson town is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually but its population has decreased by -0.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,134 in 2020.
The average household income in Monson town is $109,526 with a poverty rate of 12.17%. The median age in Monson town is 49.3 years: 47.2 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monson town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,574 | 93.21% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 133 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 77 | 0.95% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,389 | 2.38 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Married | 1,763 | 2.84 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
| Non Family | 1,144 | 1.44 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Female | 350 | 3.05 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 132 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
83.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 301 | 4.87% |
| Associates Degree | 579 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,258 | 20.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 534 | 8.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,232 | 36.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 1,097 | 17.74% |
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 | 5,722 | 5,296 | 1,587 |
| Hispanic | 257 | 207 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 230 | 217 | 148 |
| Asian | 133 | 88 | 25 |
| Other Race | 59 | 59 | 21 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 64.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,533 | $92,969 | $70,439 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,724 | $100,938 | $82,132 |
| High School Graduate | $41,649 | $58,963 | $33,424 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,657 | $71,339 | $51,047 |
| Some College | $49,402 | $60,972 | $47,582 |
$60,657
Average Earnings
$71,339
Average Male
$51,047
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.83% of Monson town residents speak only English, while 4.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,379 | 818 | 11.09% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 129 | 32.58% |
| Asian | 133 | 62 | 46.62% |
| Black | 36 | 8 | 22.22% |
| Multiple | 289 | 2 | 0.69% |
| Other | 77 | 1 | 1.3% |
12.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.35%
Male Poverty Rate
13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monson town is Asian, with 46.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monson town is Multiple, with 0.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.89% |
| High School | 11.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.81% |
| Some College | 6.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.56% |
| Male Employed | 3.48% |
| Female Employed | 2.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,510 | $118,750 |
| Households | $84,067 | $109,526 |
| Married Families | $119,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,929 | $86,903 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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
625
Number of Veterans
597
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 250 |
| First Gulf War | 129 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| World War II | 42 |
| Korea | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 219 |
| 35 to 54 | 140 |
| 65 to 74 | 138 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 605 | 9.51% |
| Other Race | 11 | 18.64% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3.9% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 3.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
77.86%
Born in Monson town
96.81%
Native Born
3.19%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
96.81% of Monson town residents were born in the United States, with 77.86% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,182 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 8,169 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 8,156 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 8,143 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 8,130 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 8,117 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 8,104 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 8,091 | -24 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 8,115 | -19 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 8,134 | -644 | -7.34% |
| 2019 | 8,778 | -25 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 8,803 | 36 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 8,767 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8,767 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 8,766 | 17 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 8,749 | 26 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 8,723 | 51 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 8,672 | 94 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 8,578 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 8,568 | 0 | 0% |