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 $107,089 with a poverty rate of 10.5%. The median age in Monson town is 49.8 years: 48.8 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monson town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,722 | 94.64% |
| Asian | 168 | 2.06% |
| Two or more races | 166 | 2.03% |
| Other race | 54 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,421 | 2.36 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 1,852 | 2.82 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 1,061 | 1.27 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 325 | 3.05 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Male | 183 | 2.78 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 388 | 6.21% |
| Associates Degree | 642 | 10.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,046 | 16.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 679 | 10.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,086 | 33.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 1,275 | 20.41% |
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 | 5,862 | 5,428 | 1,657 |
| Hispanic | 208 | 134 | 1 |
| Asian | 168 | 106 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 118 | 42 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 1 |
| 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 32.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,273 | $70,147 | $64,545 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,101 | $100,625 | $79,151 |
| High School Graduate | $43,375 | $62,273 | $33,086 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,868 | $0 | $19,526 |
| Overall | $58,101 | $65,787 | $48,583 |
| Some College | $56,944 | $58,309 | $54,412 |
$58,101
Average Earnings
$65,787
Average Male
$48,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.17% of Monson town residents speak only English, while 2.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,567 | 682 | 9.01% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 128 | 46.72% |
| Asian | 168 | 79 | 47.02% |
| Multiple | 166 | 13 | 7.83% |
| Black | 31 | 9 | 29.03% |
| Other | 54 | 1 | 1.85% |
10.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.74%
Male Poverty Rate
11.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monson town is Asian, with 47.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monson town is Other, with 1.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.62% |
| High School | 9.18% |
| Some College | 5.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.42% |
| Male Employed | 2.08% |
| Female Employed | 0.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,500 | $115,883 |
| Households | $80,750 | $107,089 |
| Married Families | $116,111 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,405 | $82,177 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
710
Number of Veterans
684
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 252 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 106 |
| World War II | 43 |
| Korea | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 226 |
| 35 to 54 | 201 |
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 11.02% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 6.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
78.7%
Born in Monson town
97.61%
Native Born
2.39%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
97.61% of Monson town residents were born in the United States, with 78.7% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.61% 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 | 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% |