Population 716 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rowe
Household size in Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Rowe are small: just 2.12 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
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 Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.6 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Rowe skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.0, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rowe: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Rowe
Renters in Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rowe is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rowe: 24.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Rowe is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $672 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $829 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $887 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $991 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$318 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rowe costs $991 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Rowe
Bachelor's degrees in Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Rowe than nationally: 26.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Rowe is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Massachusetts as a whole looks much the same.
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 Rowe
| Period | Rowe | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Rowe than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Rowe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe | 2.12 | 54.6 | 7.4% | 14.2% | 24.2% | 1958 | $991 | 26.4% | 91.6% | 4.4% |
| Zoar | 2.11 | 54.5 | 8.0% | 15.2% | 23.5% | 1953 | $970 | 24.0% | 91.0% | 4.3% |
| Heath | 2.16 | 54.4 | 5.1% | 10.5% | 34.1% | 1977 | $1,163 | 41.9% | 94.0% | 2.9% |
| Monroe Bridge | 2.11 | 54.5 | 7.9% | 15.0% | 23.1% | 1954 | $967 | 24.0% | 91.1% | 4.5% |
| Charlemont | 2.12 | 57.4 | 5.7% | 17.0% | 20.8% | 1963 | $1,009 | 35.0% | 92.9% | 5.2% |
| West Hawley | 2.03 | 61.8 | 3.2% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 1969 | $1,039 | 37.3% | 93.0% | 9.0% |
| Drury | 2.17 | 52.7 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 12.9% | 1977 | $894 | 25.1% | 92.5% | 8.0% |
| Whitingham | 2.38 | 46.5 | 3.5% | 21.5% | 35.7% | 1972 | $666 | 37.3% | 93.3% | 7.0% |
| Florida | 2.29 | 51.2 | 5.4% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 1965 | $982 | 26.6% | 91.0% | 7.4% |
| Readsboro | 2.28 | 50.2 | 3.3% | 17.1% | 26.6% | 1975 | $1,045 | 29.4% | 95.2% | 2.4% |
| Jacksonville | 2.60 | 46.5 | 9.7% | 5.8% | 43.9% | 1973 | $768 | 33.0% | 82.7% | 2.1% |
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 Rowe. 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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