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Acton town

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
19.867
State:
Massachusetts

Acton town is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Acton town has a 2026 population of 25,053. Acton town is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 4.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,964 in 2020.

The median household income in Acton town is $158,230 with a poverty rate of 3.42%. The median age in Acton town is 44.5 years: 44 years for males, and 44.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.5 males.

25.1K
Total Population
1,261
Density (mi²)
257 1.04%
Growth

Acton town Population

Acton town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202625,0532571.04%
202524,7962571.05%
202424,5392571.06%
202324,2821850.77%
202224,0971760.74%
202123,921-43-0.18%
202023,964-55-0.23%
201923,670-14-0.06%
201823,684-47-0.2%
201723,7311060.45%
201623,6251250.53%
201523,5002351.01%
201423,2653291.43%
201322,9362551.12%
201222,6814041.81%
201122,2773531.61%
201021,983710.32%

Median Age

Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 44 years

Acton town Adults

There are 18,554 adults, (4,241 of whom are seniors) in Acton town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 12,548 (51.9%)
Male: 11,607 (48.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Acton town includes 59.37% White, 25.59% Asian, 4.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White14,34159.37%
Asian6,18125.59%
Two or more races2,0048.3%
Black or African American1,1354.7%
Other race4892.02%
Native American50.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7553.13%
White1210.5%
Other race840.35%
Asian240.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White14,22058.87%
Asian6,15725.49%
Two or more races1,2495.17%
Black or African American1,1354.7%
Other race4051.68%
Native American50.02%

Acton town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Acton town 's average per capita income is $102,961. Household income levels show a median of $158,230. The poverty rate stands at 3.42%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$245,799-
Families$221,083$260,394
Households$158,230$208,786
Non Families$66,985$79,804

$102,961

Average Income

$158,230

Median Household Income

3.42%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)