Waltham city is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Waltham city has a 2024 population of 64,581. Waltham city is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually but its population has decreased by -0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,091 in 2020.
The average household income in Waltham city is $138,740 with a poverty rate of 8.88%. The median age in Waltham city is 34.7 years: 34.2 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waltham city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,432 | 65.57% |
| Asian | 8,412 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 4,856 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,599 | 7.11% |
| Other race | 4,010 | 6.2% |
| Native American | 341 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.09% |
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 | 26,124 | 2.21 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 12,892 | 1.45 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Married | 9,952 | 2.98 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 2,290 | 2.93 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Male | 990 | 2.87 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
47.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,470 | 3.32% |
| Associates Degree | 2,942 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,055 | 29.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,005 | 27.1% |
| High School Graduate | 8,046 | 18.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,867 | 4.21% |
| Some College | 4,912 | 11.09% |
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 | 29,861 | 28,658 | 17,431 |
| Hispanic | 5,414 | 3,846 | 1,752 |
| Asian | 5,244 | 4,952 | 4,133 |
| Black | 2,799 | 2,549 | 1,135 |
| 2+ Races | 2,623 | 2,048 | 1,169 |
| Other Race | 2,254 | 1,634 | 535 |
| Native American | 305 | 176 | 37 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,512 | $99,621 | $57,971 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,083 | $103,590 | $83,528 |
| High School Graduate | $46,517 | $55,987 | $35,796 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,920 | $39,928 | $28,426 |
| Overall | $69,511 | $80,988 | $58,406 |
| Some College | $55,645 | $65,479 | $41,156 |
$69,511
Average Earnings
$80,988
Average Male
$58,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.5% of Waltham city residents speak only English, while 31.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,212 | 2,259 | 6.24% |
| Asian | 7,141 | 1,201 | 16.82% |
| Hispanic | 9,274 | 998 | 10.76% |
| Black | 4,111 | 538 | 13.09% |
| Other | 3,784 | 479 | 12.66% |
| Multiple | 4,380 | 477 | 10.89% |
| Native | 340 | 5 | 1.47% |
8.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.44%
Male Poverty Rate
8.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waltham city is Asian, with 16.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waltham city is Native, with 1.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.82% |
| High School | 11.85% |
| Some College | 8.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.1% |
| Male Employed | 3.51% |
| Female Employed | 3.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,507 | $167,251 |
| Households | $113,443 | $138,740 |
| Married Families | $164,712 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $87,092 | $106,501 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,392
Number of Veterans
1,290
Male Veterans
102
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 525 |
| Second Gulf War | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 151 |
| Korea | 86 |
| World War II | 52 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 501 |
| 65 to 74 | 391 |
| 18 to 34 | 175 |
| 55 to 64 | 172 |
| 35 to 54 | 153 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,271 | 3.38% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 1.58% |
| Black | 53 | 1.45% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.13% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
49.94%
Born in Waltham city
74.43%
Native Born
25.57%
Foreign Born
14.19%
Non Citizen
11.38%
Naturalized
74.43% of Waltham city residents were born in the United States, with 49.94% having been born in Massachusetts. 14.19% 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 | 65,101 | 104 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 64,997 | 104 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 64,893 | 104 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 64,789 | 104 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 64,685 | 104 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 64,581 | 104 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 64,477 | 104 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 64,373 | -187 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 64,560 | -531 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 65,091 | 2,631 | 4.21% |
| 2019 | 62,460 | -122 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 62,582 | -277 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 62,859 | -140 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 62,999 | -57 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 63,056 | -106 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 63,162 | 792 | 1.27% |
| 2013 | 62,370 | 287 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 62,083 | 670 | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 61,413 | 501 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 60,912 | 0 | 0% |