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 $255,037 with a poverty rate of 3.24%. The median age in Southborough town is 42 years: 44.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southborough town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,987 | 76.64% |
| Asian | 1,691 | 16.23% |
| Other race | 367 | 3.52% |
| Two or more races | 325 | 3.12% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,599 | 2.85 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Married | 2,489 | 3.34 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 787 | 1.23 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Female | 191 | 2.93 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Male | 132 | 3.27 | 100 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
89.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 1.35% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 5.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,363 | 33.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,629 | 37.35% |
| High School Graduate | 680 | 9.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 1.85% |
| Some College | 777 | 11.04% |
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 | 5,385 | 5,302 | 3,797 |
| Asian | 1,111 | 1,001 | 878 |
| Other Race | 261 | 245 | 158 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 209 | 110 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 114 | 79 |
| Black | 29 | 26 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,602 | $122,176 | $64,479 |
| Graduate Degree | $159,194 | $172,668 | $139,601 |
| High School Graduate | $41,429 | $37,458 | $41,518 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $101,765 | $120,707 | $82,797 |
| Some College | $72,554 | $80,486 | $59,408 |
$101,765
Average Earnings
$120,707
Average Male
$82,797
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.66% of Southborough town residents speak only English, while 22.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,716 | 200 | 2.59% |
| Asian | 1,691 | 101 | 5.97% |
| Hispanic | 411 | 27 | 6.57% |
| Other | 367 | 15 | 4.09% |
| Multiple | 325 | 8 | 2.46% |
| Black | 51 | 3 | 5.88% |
3.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.7%
Male Poverty Rate
2.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southborough town is Hispanic, with 6.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southborough town is Multiple, with 2.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.33% |
| High School | 6.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.55% |
| Some College | 1.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.91% |
| Female Employed | 0.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $226,987 | $295,722 |
| Households | $186,432 | $255,037 |
| Married Families | $242,784 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $79,893 | $95,645 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
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
223
Number of Veterans
213
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| World War II | 17 |
| Korea | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 2.79% |
| Other Race | 55 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.6%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
57.41%
Born in Southborough town
79.31%
Native Born
20.69%
Foreign Born
7.12%
Non Citizen
13.57%
Naturalized
79.31% of Southborough town residents were born in the United States, with 57.41% having been born in Massachusetts. 7.12% 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% |