Northbridge town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Northbridge town has a 2024 population of 16,535. Northbridge town is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,318 in 2020.
The average household income in Northbridge town is $128,973 with a poverty rate of 8.23%. The median age in Northbridge town is 43.6 years: 43.5 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northbridge town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,454 | 88.36% |
| Two or more races | 1,016 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 417 | 2.55% |
| Black or African American | 270 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 191 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,730 | 2.39 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 3,289 | 2.93 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 2,142 | 1.31 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Female | 776 | 3.05 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 523 | 2.42 | 34 | 66 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 743 | 6.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,163 | 9.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,511 | 21.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,559 | 13.36% |
| High School Graduate | 3,003 | 25.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 174 | 1.49% |
| Some College | 2,520 | 21.59% |
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 | 10,549 | 9,778 | 3,673 |
| Hispanic | 714 | 636 | 266 |
| 2+ Races | 603 | 597 | 250 |
| Other Race | 171 | 106 | 42 |
| Asian | 117 | 68 | 12 |
| Black | 108 | 102 | 70 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 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 black people with a rate of 64.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,083 | $93,380 | $55,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,500 | $108,077 | $88,684 |
| High School Graduate | $47,500 | $55,875 | $26,998 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,103 | $53,450 | $50,404 |
| Overall | $66,593 | $78,654 | $54,039 |
| Some College | $65,331 | $72,488 | $52,460 |
$66,593
Average Earnings
$78,654
Average Male
$54,039
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.42% of Northbridge town residents speak only English, while 12.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,826 | 961 | 6.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,476 | 328 | 22.22% |
| Multiple | 1,010 | 279 | 27.62% |
| Black | 238 | 34 | 14.29% |
| Asian | 191 | 11 | 5.76% |
| Other | 415 | 1 | 0.24% |
8.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.48%
Male Poverty Rate
10.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northbridge town is Multiple, with 27.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northbridge town is Other, with 0.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.24% |
| Some College | 7.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.96% |
| Female Employed | 8.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.27% |
| Male Employed | 0.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,479 | $150,695 |
| Households | $103,355 | $128,973 |
| Married Families | $167,261 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,579 | $78,856 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
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
840
Number of Veterans
791
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 237 |
| Second Gulf War | 191 |
| First Gulf War | 181 |
| Korea | 65 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 261 |
| 35 to 54 | 241 |
| 75+ | 173 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 830 | 7.12% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 1.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
75.23%
Born in Northbridge town
94.83%
Native Born
5.17%
Foreign Born
1.36%
Non Citizen
3.81%
Naturalized
94.83% of Northbridge town residents were born in the United States, with 75.23% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.36% 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 | 16,935 | 80 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 16,855 | 80 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 16,775 | 80 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 16,695 | 80 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 16,615 | 80 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 16,535 | 80 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 16,455 | 80 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 16,375 | 59 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 16,316 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 16,318 | -324 | -1.95% |
| 2019 | 16,642 | -37 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 16,679 | 51 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 16,628 | 138 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 16,490 | 67 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 16,423 | 95 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 16,328 | 86 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 16,242 | 128 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 16,114 | 255 | 1.61% |
| 2011 | 15,859 | 137 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 15,722 | 0 | 0% |