Southbridge Town city is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Southbridge Town city has a 2024 population of 17,866. Southbridge Town city is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,698 in 2020.
The average household income in Southbridge Town city is $78,094 with a poverty rate of 16.21%. The median age in Southbridge Town city is 40.6 years: 41.1 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southbridge Town city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,705 | 65.74% |
| Two or more races | 3,749 | 21.05% |
| Other race | 1,252 | 7.03% |
| Black or African American | 808 | 4.54% |
| Native American | 158 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,256 | 2.43 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Non Family | 2,729 | 1.32 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Married | 2,430 | 3.2 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Female | 1,445 | 3.08 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
| Male | 652 | 2.73 | 38 | 62 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
44.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,113 | 9.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,064 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,448 | 12.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 659 | 5.53% |
| High School Graduate | 3,993 | 33.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,061 | 8.91% |
| Some College | 2,573 | 21.6% |
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 | 7,384 | 6,318 | 1,494 |
| Hispanic | 3,912 | 2,845 | 430 |
| 2+ Races | 1,902 | 1,332 | 237 |
| Other Race | 841 | 569 | 59 |
| Black | 501 | 483 | 123 |
| Native American | 131 | 86 | 0 |
| Asian | 87 | 69 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,523 | $58,818 | $45,523 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,875 | $83,750 | $71,250 |
| High School Graduate | $40,388 | $44,357 | $36,010 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,948 | $44,583 | $33,833 |
| Overall | $45,461 | $55,542 | $39,494 |
| Some College | $47,906 | $67,487 | $38,379 |
$45,461
Average Earnings
$55,542
Average Male
$39,494
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.94% of Southbridge Town city residents speak only English, while 35.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,037 | 1,604 | 22.79% |
| White | 9,461 | 1,105 | 11.68% |
| Multiple | 3,695 | 716 | 19.38% |
| Other | 1,192 | 168 | 14.09% |
| Black | 797 | 104 | 13.05% |
| Native | 158 | 75 | 47.47% |
| Asian | 134 | 9 | 6.72% |
16.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.25%
Male Poverty Rate
19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southbridge Town city is Native, with 47.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southbridge Town city is Asian, with 6.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.1% |
| High School | 12.86% |
| Some College | 11.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.59% |
| Male Employed | 6.58% |
| Female Employed | 5.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,454 | $93,191 |
| Households | $59,397 | $78,094 |
| Married Families | $101,524 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,919 | $47,239 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,109
Number of Veterans
1,036
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 256 |
| First Gulf War | 233 |
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 435 |
| 35 to 54 | 300 |
| 75+ | 161 |
| 65 to 74 | 127 |
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 891 | 9.16% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 4.62% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 4.64% |
| Other Race | 65 | 7.1% |
| Black | 38 | 6.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
65.11%
Born in Southbridge Town city
95.99%
Native Born
4.01%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
2.78%
Naturalized
95.99% of Southbridge Town city residents were born in the United States, with 65.11% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.23% 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 | 17,796 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 17,810 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 17,824 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 17,838 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 17,852 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 17,866 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 17,880 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 17,894 | 59 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 17,835 | 137 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 17,698 | 849 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 16,849 | -47 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 16,896 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 16,893 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 16,866 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 16,862 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 16,837 | 37 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 16,800 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 16,791 | 43 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 16,748 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 16,721 | 0 | 0% |