Stoughton town is located in Norfolk County Massachusetts. Stoughton town has a 2024 population of 28,927. Stoughton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,248 in 2020.
The average household income in Stoughton town is $125,077 with a poverty rate of 7%. The median age in Stoughton town is 45.7 years: 44.9 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stoughton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,527 | 63.77% |
| Black or African American | 5,208 | 17.93% |
| Two or more races | 2,022 | 6.96% |
| Other race | 1,631 | 5.61% |
| Asian | 1,627 | 5.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,858 | 2.65 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Married | 5,743 | 3.27 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 3,221 | 1.33 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 1,546 | 3.06 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 348 | 2.61 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
76.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,068 | 4.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,710 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,818 | 22.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,605 | 16.78% |
| High School Graduate | 5,843 | 27.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 907 | 4.22% |
| Some College | 3,539 | 16.47% |
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 | 14,082 | 12,932 | 5,426 |
| Black | 3,505 | 3,306 | 1,467 |
| Asian | 1,327 | 1,176 | 819 |
| Other Race | 1,286 | 1,005 | 227 |
| 2+ Races | 1,106 | 948 | 476 |
| Hispanic | 793 | 692 | 302 |
| Islander | 36 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,696 | $95,313 | $59,019 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,621 | $98,704 | $74,403 |
| High School Graduate | $46,515 | $56,854 | $38,980 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,715 | $36,595 | $28,457 |
| Overall | $57,073 | $66,302 | $48,128 |
| Some College | $46,779 | $51,357 | $46,292 |
$57,073
Average Earnings
$66,302
Average Male
$48,128
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.54% of Stoughton town residents speak only English, while 29.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 18.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,057 | 1,347 | 7.46% |
| Black | 5,193 | 458 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 1,165 | 91 | 7.81% |
| Asian | 1,627 | 83 | 5.1% |
| Other | 1,630 | 49 | 3.01% |
| Multiple | 2,013 | 38 | 1.89% |
| Islander | 36 | 36 | 100% |
7%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.9%
Male Poverty Rate
7.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stoughton town is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stoughton town is Multiple, with 1.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.06% |
| Some College | 6.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.02% |
| Male Employed | 3.91% |
| Female Employed | 2.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,076 | $140,436 |
| Households | $98,145 | $125,077 |
| Married Families | $133,317 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,856 | $79,531 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
956
Number of Veterans
899
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 355 |
| First Gulf War | 184 |
| Korea | 159 |
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 314 |
| 65 to 74 | 240 |
| 35 to 54 | 193 |
| 55 to 64 | 185 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 865 | 5.54% |
| Black | 84 | 2.14% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1.84% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
62.52%
Born in Stoughton town
75.04%
Native Born
24.96%
Foreign Born
7.06%
Non Citizen
17.9%
Naturalized
75.04% of Stoughton town residents were born in the United States, with 62.52% having been born in Massachusetts. 7.06% 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 | 28,752 | -35 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 28,787 | -35 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 28,822 | -35 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 28,857 | -35 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 28,892 | -35 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 28,927 | -35 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 28,962 | -35 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 28,997 | -140 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 29,137 | -111 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 29,248 | 324 | 1.12% |
| 2019 | 28,924 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 28,919 | 308 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 28,611 | 199 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 28,412 | 36 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 28,376 | 34 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 28,342 | 160 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 28,182 | 280 | 1% |
| 2012 | 27,902 | 146 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 27,756 | 633 | 2.33% |
| 2010 | 27,123 | 0 | 0% |