Winchendon town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Winchendon town has a 2024 population of 10,469. Winchendon town is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,347 in 2020.
The average household income in Winchendon town is $104,981 with a poverty rate of 11.66%. The median age in Winchendon town is 40.5 years: 45.2 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winchendon town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,057 | 87.15% |
| Two or more races | 643 | 6.19% |
| Asian | 345 | 3.32% |
| Black or African American | 183 | 1.76% |
| Other race | 164 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,816 | 2.66 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 2,374 | 3.1 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 968 | 1.45 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Female | 328 | 2.64 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 146 | 3.47 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
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Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 333 | 4.48% |
| Associates Degree | 906 | 12.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,058 | 14.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 721 | 9.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,411 | 32.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 137 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 1,865 | 25.1% |
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 | 6,613 | 6,231 | 1,510 |
| 2+ Races | 312 | 294 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 141 | 6 |
| Asian | 176 | 168 | 54 |
| Black | 137 | 127 | 104 |
| Other Race | 79 | 79 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 75.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,729 | $70,750 | $59,601 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,542 | $0 | $85,882 |
| High School Graduate | $57,500 | $63,287 | $46,394 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $28,409 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,794 | $54,347 | $57,536 |
| Some College | $53,037 | $53,414 | $47,716 |
$54,794
Average Earnings
$54,347
Average Male
$57,536
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.84% of Winchendon town residents speak only English, while 9.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,779 | 1,037 | 11.81% |
| Multiple | 643 | 111 | 17.26% |
| Asian | 345 | 26 | 7.54% |
| Black | 152 | 25 | 16.45% |
| Hispanic | 387 | 15 | 3.88% |
11.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.6%
Male Poverty Rate
10.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winchendon town is Multiple, with 17.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winchendon town is Hispanic, with 3.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.93% |
| High School | 6.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.21% |
| Male Employed | 4.14% |
| Female Employed | 2.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,571 | $119,064 |
| Households | $85,160 | $104,981 |
| Married Families | $118,879 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,000 | $59,314 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
640
Number of Veterans
629
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 223 |
| Vietnam | 160 |
| Korea | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 187 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 75+ | 143 |
| 55 to 64 | 139 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 536 | 7.17% |
| Black | 80 | 47.62% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 6.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
76.13%
Born in Winchendon town
95.65%
Native Born
4.35%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
95.65% of Winchendon town residents were born in the United States, with 76.13% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.12% 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 | 10,609 | 28 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 10,581 | 28 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 10,553 | 28 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 10,525 | 28 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 10,497 | 28 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 10,469 | 28 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 10,441 | 28 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 10,413 | 19 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 10,394 | 47 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 10,347 | -532 | -4.89% |
| 2019 | 10,879 | 8 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 10,871 | 25 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 10,846 | 50 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 10,796 | 64 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 10,732 | 76 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 10,656 | 60 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 10,596 | 80 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 10,516 | 79 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 10,437 | 77 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 10,360 | 0 | 0% |