Sunderland town is located in Franklin County Massachusetts. Sunderland town has a 2024 population of 3,621. Sunderland town is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,655 in 2020.
The average household income in Sunderland town is $80,874 with a poverty rate of 19.08%. The median age in Sunderland town is 34.7 years: 32.5 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunderland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,727 | 74.65% |
| Asian | 583 | 15.96% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 4.05% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 3.09% |
| Other race | 70 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,788 | 2.02 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Non Family | 1,062 | 1.61 | 13.4 | 86.6 |
| Married | 494 | 2.61 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Female | 146 | 2.95 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Male | 86 | 2.09 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
40.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 3.56% |
| Associates Degree | 352 | 13.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 821 | 31.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 762 | 29.49% |
| High School Graduate | 293 | 11.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 0.77% |
| Some College | 244 | 9.44% |
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 | 1,966 | 1,954 | 1,190 |
| Asian | 334 | 242 | 184 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 98 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 91 | 69 |
| Black | 87 | 87 | 87 |
| Other Race | 48 | 48 | 26 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,840 | $29,549 | $37,198 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,739 | $63,565 | $60,489 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,105 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,736 | $45,795 | $43,380 |
| Some College | $46,395 | $45,754 | $58,935 |
$44,736
Average Earnings
$45,795
Average Male
$43,380
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.69% of Sunderland town residents speak only English, while 15.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 555 | 290 | 52.25% |
| White | 2,610 | 253 | 9.69% |
| Black | 113 | 113 | 100% |
| Multiple | 140 | 29 | 20.71% |
19.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.03%
Male Poverty Rate
27.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunderland town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunderland town is White, with 9.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.48% |
| Some College | 6.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 89.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.48% |
| Female Employed | 20.98% |
| Male Employed | 6.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,500 | $117,371 |
| Households | $61,442 | $80,874 |
| Married Families | $120,900 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,769 | $55,924 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
191
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| Korea | 36 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 100 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 6.81% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 12.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
8%
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
52.04%
Born in Sunderland town
86.2%
Native Born
13.8%
Foreign Born
11.63%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
86.2% of Sunderland town residents were born in the United States, with 52.04% having been born in Massachusetts. 11.63% 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 | 3,546 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 3,561 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 3,576 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 3,591 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 3,606 | -15 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 3,621 | -15 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 3,636 | -15 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 3,651 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 3,659 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 3,655 | 20 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 3,635 | -20 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 3,655 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 3,650 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 3,647 | -19 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 3,666 | -29 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 3,695 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 3,704 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,709 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 3,703 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 3,690 | 0 | 0% |