Population 9,512 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Whitinsville
Household size in Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Whitinsville has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
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 Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Whitinsville skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Whitinsville: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 Whitinsville
Renters in Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.4% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.9% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in Whitinsville rent their homes (34.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 20.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Whitinsville: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Worcester area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Whitinsville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $940 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $901 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,049 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,221 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$281 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in Whitinsville runs $1,221 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $281 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Whitinsville
Bachelor's degrees in Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.7% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Whitinsville (36.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Worcester area overall (39.8%). The share with a degree has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Whitinsville is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Massachusetts cities, though, Whitinsville has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 Whitinsville
| Period | Whitinsville | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Whitinsville is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Whitinsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitinsville | 2.47 | 41.8 | 14.7% | 34.9% | 7.3% | 1969 | $1,221 | 36.7% | 93.7% | 4.8% |
| Linwood | 2.41 | 44.2 | 16.5% | 28.5% | 8.6% | 1964 | $1,235 | 32.1% | 86.6% | 7.3% |
| Northbridge | 2.48 | 46.6 | 9.0% | 18.8% | 4.9% | 1980 | $1,235 | 39.7% | 91.9% | 6.9% |
| Uxbridge | 2.61 | 42.8 | 8.5% | 20.2% | 2.3% | 1975 | $1,402 | 37.1% | 94.5% | 4.4% |
| South Grafton | 2.54 | 41.5 | 8.0% | 36.0% | 4.2% | 1976 | $1,380 | 47.2% | 94.9% | 4.1% |
| Sutton | 2.78 | 44.7 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 1979 | $1,239 | 52.0% | 96.3% | 3.0% |
| Upton | 2.77 | 45.6 | 14.9% | 14.0% | 2.4% | 1972 | $739 | 51.4% | 97.8% | 6.5% |
| Douglas | 2.78 | 44.2 | 7.2% | 16.8% | 4.3% | 1976 | $1,482 | 41.8% | 97.6% | 4.5% |
| Grafton | 2.65 | 41.7 | 5.3% | 26.9% | 4.0% | 1988 | $1,571 | 62.2% | 96.1% | 2.3% |
| Mendon | 2.96 | 44.7 | 10.3% | 12.9% | 7.8% | 1984 | $1,798 | 47.6% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
| Hopedale | 2.73 | 44.1 | 9.0% | 20.4% | 9.4% | 1951 | $1,898 | 47.8% | 94.6% | 1.6% |
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 Whitinsville. 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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