Demographics & People — Medford, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 59,062 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~60,000 |
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| Median Age | 35.9 |
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| Total Households | 24,572 |
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| Family Households | 13,580 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41,009 |
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| Black or African American | 3,870 |
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| Asian | 7,080 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,243 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 13,944 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 12,437 |
| Irish | 12,191 |
| Italian | 10,767 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,163 |
| English | 4,237 |
| German | 3,054 |
| American | 2,686 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 2,583 |
| Haitian | 2,120 |
Language
| English Only | 39,795 |
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| Spanish | 3,881 |
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| Population 5+ | 56,852 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,982 |
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| Population 18+ | 53,187 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.8% |
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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 Medford, Massachusetts.
