Monson Center, MA Profile: Facts & Data

The Monson Center CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 1,929 as of July 1, 2024. Monson Center ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Massachusetts. See peer rankings below.

The Monson Center Census Designated Place has a U2 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place without an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Monson Center Census Designated Place is located within Town of Monson, a minor civil division (MCD) of Hampden County.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Monson Center, MA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	1,929 (100%)
Population in Households	1,911 (99.1%)
Population in Families	1,446 (75.0%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	18 ( 0.9%)
Population Density	575
Diversity Index²	24


INCOME
Median Household Income	$79,019
Average Household Income	$102,832
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	28%
Per Capita Income	$47,885
Wealth Index⁵	103
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (49.6)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	963 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	701 (72.8%)
Renter Occupied HU	197 (20.5%)
Vacant Housing Units	65 ( 6.7%)
Median Home Value	$348,925
Average Home Value	$418,652
Housing Affordability Index³	81

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	898
Average Household Size	2.13
Family Households	554
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Monson Center, MA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Monson Center to the other 248 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	-0.28%	-0.52%
Households	-0.08%	-0.11%
Families		-0.33%
Median Household Income		2.48%
Per Capita Income		3.81%
Owner Occupied HU		0.76%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 195	22nd
Population Density	# 222	11th
Median Household Income	# 180	28th
Housing Affordability Index	# 205	83rd
Per Capita Income	# 158	37th
Diversity Index	# 192	24th

Monson Center, MA Profile: Facts & Data

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Monson Center, MA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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