Monson Center is a CDP located in Hampden County Massachusetts. Monson Center has a 2024 population of 1,601. Monson Center is currently declining at a rate of -2.2% annually and its population has decreased by -5.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,688 in 2020.
The average household income in Monson Center is $73,404 with a poverty rate of 28.15%. The median age in Monson Center is 51.4 years: 45.8 years for males, and 51.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monson Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,578 | 94.32% |
| Asian | 47 | 2.81% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 1.85% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.54% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 827 | 2.01 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Non Family | 403 | 1.09 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Married | 320 | 2.83 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Female | 68 | 3.07 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Male | 36 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
61.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 6.43% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 205 | 15.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 8.1% |
| High School Graduate | 501 | 37.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 3.63% |
| Some College | 296 | 22.41% |
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 | 1,249 | 1,127 | 295 |
| Asian | 47 | 37 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 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 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,417 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,272 | $45,272 | $45,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,438 | $43,706 | $51,111 |
| Some College | $44,004 | $43,618 | $53,750 |
$44,438
Average Earnings
$43,706
Average Male
$51,111
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.47% of Monson Center residents speak only English, while 6.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,578 | 432 | 27.38% |
| Asian | 47 | 27 | 57.45% |
| Black | 31 | 9 | 29.03% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3 | 27.27% |
| Multiple | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| Other | 9 | 1 | 11.11% |
28.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.81%
Male Poverty Rate
32.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monson Center is Asian, with 57.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monson Center is Other, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.87% |
| High School | 26.95% |
| Some College | 17.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.31% |
| Male Employed | 11.39% |
| Female Employed | 2.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,792 | $100,521 |
| Households | $51,902 | $73,404 |
| Married Families | $94,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,092 | $44,238 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
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
105
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 7.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
16.6%
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
73.94%
Born in Monson Center
96.35%
Native Born
3.65%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
96.35% of Monson Center residents were born in the United States, with 73.94% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,601 | -36 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 1,637 | -36 | -2.15% |
| 2022 | 1,673 | 57 | 3.53% |
| 2021 | 1,616 | -72 | -4.27% |
| 2020 | 1,688 | -193 | -10.26% |
| 2019 | 1,881 | 70 | 3.87% |
| 2018 | 1,811 | -110 | -5.73% |
| 2017 | 1,921 | -110 | -5.42% |
| 2016 | 2,031 | 354 | 21.11% |
| 2015 | 1,677 | -258 | -13.33% |
| 2014 | 1,935 | -252 | -11.52% |
| 2013 | 2,187 | 255 | 13.2% |
| 2012 | 1,932 | 52 | 2.77% |
| 2011 | 1,880 | -227 | -10.77% |
| 2010 | 2,107 | 0 | 0% |