Demographics & People — Ayer, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,012 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,300 |
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| Median Age | 42.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,454 |
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| Family Households | 578 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,257 |
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| Black or African American | 210 |
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| Asian | 61 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 526 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 720 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 604 |
| Irish | 537 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 518 |
| English | 492 |
| German | 249 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 221 |
| French (except Basque) | 200 |
| Italian | 192 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 178 |
Language
| English Only | 2,498 |
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| Spanish | 45 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,770 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 184 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,426 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ayer, Massachusetts.
