Demographics & People — Braintree Town, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 38,762 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~39,200 |
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| Median Age | 41.3 |
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| Total Households | 14,339 |
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| Family Households | 9,696 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27,209 |
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| Black or African American | 1,155 |
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| Asian | 8,220 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,198 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 11,443 |
| Other groups | 9,038 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,473 |
| Italian | 5,009 |
| English | 3,133 |
| American | 1,590 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,110 |
| German | 1,075 |
| Polish | 749 |
| Arab | 615 |
Language
| English Only | 27,419 |
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| Spanish | 785 |
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| Population 5+ | 36,953 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,610 |
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| Population 18+ | 30,758 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.2% |
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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 Braintree Town, Massachusetts.
