Southborough town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Southborough town has a 2024 population of 10,420. Southborough town is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,448 in 2020.
The average household income in Southborough town is $270,534 with a poverty rate of 3.81%. The median age in Southborough town is 42.7 years: 43.8 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southborough town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,816 | 74.86% |
| Asian | 1,661 | 15.91% |
| Two or more races | 506 | 4.85% |
| Other race | 372 | 3.56% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.04% |
| 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 | 3,711 | 2.78 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Married | 2,590 | 3.22 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 770 | 1.21 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Female | 213 | 2.87 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Male | 138 | 2.97 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
89.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 0.67% |
| Associates Degree | 406 | 5.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,376 | 33.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,971 | 42.06% |
| High School Graduate | 539 | 7.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 652 | 9.23% |
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 | 5,340 | 5,319 | 3,955 |
| Asian | 1,092 | 1,077 | 1,002 |
| Other Race | 263 | 245 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 208 | 144 | 112 |
| Hispanic | 197 | 183 | 125 |
| Black | 51 | 49 | 49 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 96.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,975 | $118,036 | $73,621 |
| Graduate Degree | $161,250 | $178,477 | $146,063 |
| High School Graduate | $41,964 | $60,109 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $109,179 | $124,444 | $90,457 |
| Some College | $73,516 | $76,012 | $63,750 |
$109,179
Average Earnings
$124,444
Average Male
$90,457
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.7% of Southborough town residents speak only English, while 23.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,608 | 219 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 1,661 | 124 | 7.47% |
| Multiple | 506 | 31 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 386 | 19 | 4.92% |
| Other | 372 | 16 | 4.3% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Black | 82 | 2 | 2.44% |
3.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.53%
Male Poverty Rate
3.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southborough town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southborough town is Black, with 2.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.5% |
| High School | 7.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.02% |
| Some College | 1.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.53% |
| Male Employed | 2.83% |
| Female Employed | 0.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $235,625 | $312,270 |
| Households | $192,006 | $270,534 |
| Married Families | $248,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,524 | $96,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.0%
Male Marriage Rate
59.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
172
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 2.11% |
| Other Race | 48 | 17.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.5%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
54.17%
Born in Southborough town
78.11%
Native Born
21.89%
Foreign Born
6.35%
Non Citizen
15.54%
Naturalized
78.11% of Southborough town residents were born in the United States, with 54.17% having been born in Massachusetts. 6.35% 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 | 10,375 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 10,384 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 10,393 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 10,402 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 10,411 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 10,420 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 10,429 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 10,438 | -27 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 10,465 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 10,448 | 253 | 2.48% |
| 2019 | 10,195 | 53 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 10,142 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 10,133 | 48 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 10,085 | 66 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 10,019 | 80 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 9,939 | 43 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 9,896 | 43 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 9,853 | 35 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 9,818 | 43 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 9,775 | 0 | 0% |