Population 15,899 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mansfield
Household size in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Mansfield holds 2.83 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.02, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Mansfield is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Mansfield (15.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.6 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mansfield
Renters in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 36.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mansfield is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 1.7% of homes in Mansfield are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1959 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1960 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Mansfield is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north. Only 17 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,494 | $928 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,332 | $974 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,397 | $1,103 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,704 | $1,439 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$210 | +$511 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mansfield costs $1,704 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $210 a month since 2006–10, up 14%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mansfield
Bachelor's degrees in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.8% | 28.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 29.6% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.1% | 32.4% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.1% | 35.2% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Mansfield is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 82.1% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 83.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 87.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 88.3% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Mansfield: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mansfield
| Period | Mansfield | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Mansfield has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 23 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mansfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | 2.83 | 42.3 | 15.1% | 21.7% | 1.7% | 1984 | $1,704 | 55.1% | 95.9% | 2.5% |
| Mansfield Center | 2.44 | 42.4 | 8.5% | 35.9% | 3.7% | 1963 | $1,712 | 44.1% | 99.0% | 5.0% |
| Foxboro | 2.85 | 44.3 | 6.8% | 14.4% | 5.9% | 1978 | $1,959 | 61.5% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| Norton | 2.61 | 40.4 | 7.9% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 1981 | $2,286 | 46.5% | 94.5% | 3.5% |
| Foxborough | 2.36 | 41.9 | 14.2% | 45.0% | 3.0% | 1969 | $1,724 | 51.0% | 96.8% | 5.4% |
| West Foxboro | 2.62 | 53.2 | 7.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1977 | $1,379 | 72.4% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| South Easton | 2.46 | 44.0 | 11.6% | 15.7% | 1.1% | 1980 | $2,033 | 52.3% | 97.2% | 5.1% |
| North Easton | 2.61 | 42.7 | 9.2% | 19.1% | 1.7% | 1977 | $1,697 | 53.8% | 96.6% | 4.7% |
| Plainville | 2.38 | 43.9 | 11.4% | 30.4% | 7.4% | 1977 | $1,778 | 45.2% | 96.0% | 6.2% |
| Attleboro Falls | 2.58 | 42.1 | 6.0% | 27.4% | 0.9% | 1986 | $1,575 | 62.8% | 99.1% | 11.8% |
| Sharon | 2.96 | 42.4 | 5.9% | 12.4% | 4.4% | 1971 | $2,696 | 77.5% | 98.7% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mansfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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