Wales town is located in Hampden County Massachusetts. Wales town has a 2024 population of 1,798. Wales town is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,827 in 2020.
The average household income in Wales town is $108,782 with a poverty rate of 4.63%. The median age in Wales town is 42.1 years: 43 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wales town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,871 | 95.61% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 3.27% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 787 | 2.49 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Married | 421 | 3.05 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.39 | 84 | 16 |
| Female | 56 | 3.39 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Male | 42 | 2.64 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
92.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 5.45% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 12.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 225 | 15.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 154 | 10.91% |
| High School Graduate | 521 | 36.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.42% |
| Some College | 243 | 17.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,341 | 1,249 | 358 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 34 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| Black | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| Other Race | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,500 | $94,271 | $62,159 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,032 | $170,260 | $78,266 |
| High School Graduate | $45,208 | $57,917 | $31,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,143 | $74,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,534 | $62,212 | $43,250 |
| Some College | $48,333 | $54,615 | $34,412 |
$53,534
Average Earnings
$62,212
Average Male
$43,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.21% of Wales town residents speak only English, while 1.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,784 | 81 | 4.54% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Other | 6 | 3 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 3 | 4.11% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
4.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.73%
Male Poverty Rate
4.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wales town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wales town is Hispanic, with 4.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.22% |
| Some College | 2.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.82% |
| Female Employed | 1.66% |
| Male Employed | 0.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,125 | $128,249 |
| Households | $90,688 | $108,782 |
| Married Families | $110,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,000 | $62,297 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
172
Number of Veterans
149
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 75+ | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 10.46% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 47.06% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 28.57% |
| Black | 3 | 33.33% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.99%
Born in Wales town
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
1.58%
Naturalized
98.06% of Wales town residents were born in the United States, with 73.99% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,778 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 1,782 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,786 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 1,790 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,794 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,798 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 1,802 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,806 | -12 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,818 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 1,827 | -43 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 1,870 | -15 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,885 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 1,880 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 1,885 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 1,890 | 12 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 1,878 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 1,876 | 11 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 1,865 | 9 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 1,856 | 12 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 1,844 | 0 | 0% |