Demographics & People — Athol, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,711 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,000 |
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| Median Age | 36.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,394 |
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| Family Households | 2,026 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,731 |
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| Black or African American | 317 |
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| Asian | 32 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 702 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,713 |
| Other groups | 1,233 |
| English | 992 |
| Irish | 964 |
| French (except Basque) | 956 |
| Italian | 909 |
| American | 856 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 730 |
| Polish | 616 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 495 |
Language
| English Only | 7,633 |
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| Spanish | 281 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,182 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 514 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,000 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.7% |
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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 Athol, Massachusetts.
