Population 28,101 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Attleboro
Household size in North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in North Attleboro has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of North Attleboro is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the east.
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 North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in North Attleboro, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 North Attleboro
Renters in North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 36.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in North Attleboro rent their homes (27.5%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 34.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.4% of homes in North Attleboro are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only 19 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people 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 North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1959 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1960 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in North Attleboro run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in the Providence area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,059 | $928 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $873 | $974 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,005 | $1,103 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,469 | $1,439 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$409 | +$511 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Attleboro costs $1,469 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $409 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 North Attleboro
Bachelor's degrees in North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5% | 28.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 29.6% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 32.4% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 35.2% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in North Attleboro than nationally: 44.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 82.1% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 83.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 87.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 88.3% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Attleboro: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 North Attleboro
| Period | North Attleboro | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Attleboro is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Providence area overall (5.8%). Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
North Attleboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Attleboro | 2.45 | 43.1 | 8.2% | 27.5% | 2.4% | 1972 | $1,469 | 44.9% | 95.6% | 4.9% |
| Attleboro Falls | 2.58 | 42.1 | 6.0% | 27.4% | 0.9% | 1986 | $1,575 | 62.8% | 99.1% | 11.8% |
| Plainville | 2.38 | 43.9 | 11.4% | 30.4% | 7.4% | 1977 | $1,778 | 45.2% | 96.0% | 6.2% |
| Attleboro | 2.63 | 40.7 | 13.3% | 33.8% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,560 | 34.9% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Cumberland | 2.58 | 46.0 | 6.3% | 20.5% | 8.3% | 1982 | $1,457 | 53.8% | 97.2% | 2.6% |
| Valley Falls | 2.64 | 40.9 | 16.0% | 32.9% | 6.0% | 1960 | $1,428 | 27.1% | 86.2% | 3.2% |
| Wrentham | 2.77 | 46.9 | 7.6% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 1984 | $1,296 | 54.9% | 91.9% | 6.4% |
| West Foxboro | 2.62 | 53.2 | 7.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1977 | $1,379 | 72.4% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Cumberland Hill | 2.58 | 41.5 | 7.4% | 16.5% | 2.4% | 1979 | $1,330 | 48.2% | 95.2% | 3.3% |
| Mansfield Center | 2.44 | 42.4 | 8.5% | 35.9% | 3.7% | 1963 | $1,712 | 44.1% | 99.0% | 5.0% |
| Central Falls | 2.83 | 32.1 | 23.2% | 74.6% | 9.0% | 1950 | $1,189 | 11.2% | 60.6% | 7.5% |
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 North Attleboro. 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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