Demographics & People — Wellesley, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,906 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~31,400 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 9,101 |
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| Family Households | 7,017 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,980 |
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| Black or African American | 590 |
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| Asian | 4,175 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,799 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,229 |
| Irish | 5,253 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,937 |
| English | 4,075 |
| Italian | 3,356 |
| German | 2,794 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,589 |
| American | 1,381 |
| Polish | 1,031 |
| Scottish | 839 |
Language
| English Only | 22,595 |
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| Spanish | 1,087 |
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| Population 5+ | 28,375 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 521 |
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| Population 18+ | 22,347 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 32.0% |
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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 Wellesley, Massachusetts.
