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The Devens CDP(1) had a population of 1,723 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Devens ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Massachusetts. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Devens is located at latitude 42.5447 and longitude -71.6132 in Worcester County. The formal boundaries for the Devens Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 6.76 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Worcester County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for Devens Census Designated Place are located in Worcester County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Middlesex County.
The Devens Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Devens Census Designated Place is located within Town of Harvard, a minor civil division (MCD) of Worcester County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,723 (100%) |
| Population Density | 254 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $189,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,159 |
| Median Home Value | $556,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 273 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 184 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 48 (17.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 (15.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 232 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Family Households | 140 (60.3%) |
The table below compares Devens to the other 248 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 200 | 20th |
| Population Density | # 241 | 3rd |
| Median Household Income | # 19 | 93rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 246 | 1st |
| Diversity Index | # 22 | 91st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
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