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 $119,853 with a poverty rate of 6.71%. The median age in Northbridge town is 43.3 years: 43.5 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northbridge town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,809 | 90.84% |
| Two or more races | 811 | 4.97% |
| Other race | 344 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 176 | 1.08% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,466 | 2.48 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 3,320 | 3.09 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 1,971 | 1.28 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Female | 680 | 2.89 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 495 | 2.57 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 761 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,013 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,303 | 20.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,551 | 13.57% |
| High School Graduate | 3,250 | 28.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 2,390 | 20.91% |
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 | 10,430 | 9,652 | 3,508 |
| Hispanic | 609 | 545 | 253 |
| 2+ Races | 405 | 399 | 237 |
| Other Race | 135 | 71 | 16 |
| Asian | 110 | 57 | 15 |
| Black | 100 | 94 | 59 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 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 59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,932 | $89,063 | $52,308 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,667 | $88,621 | $84,861 |
| High School Graduate | $43,077 | $55,750 | $32,730 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,527 | $51,181 | $48,692 |
| Overall | $58,407 | $73,286 | $47,534 |
| Some College | $61,593 | $78,228 | $50,611 |
$58,407
Average Earnings
$73,286
Average Male
$47,534
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.65% of Northbridge town residents speak only English, while 11.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,030 | 866 | 6.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,358 | 209 | 15.39% |
| Multiple | 805 | 162 | 20.12% |
| Asian | 176 | 4 | 2.27% |
| Other | 343 | 1 | 0.29% |
6.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.32%
Male Poverty Rate
9.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northbridge town is Multiple, with 20.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northbridge town is Other, with 0.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.95% |
| Some College | 5.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.4% |
| Female Employed | 5.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.41% |
| Male Employed | 0.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,387 | $139,036 |
| Households | $103,454 | $119,853 |
| Married Families | $153,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,782 | $72,943 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
923
Number of Veterans
861
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 284 |
| First Gulf War | 278 |
| Second Gulf War | 206 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 323 |
| 65 to 74 | 256 |
| 75+ | 219 |
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 912 | 7.72% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
74.84%
Born in Northbridge town
94.69%
Native Born
5.31%
Foreign Born
2.02%
Non Citizen
3.29%
Naturalized
94.69% of Northbridge town residents were born in the United States, with 74.84% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.02% 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% |