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The City of Gardner had a population of 21,148 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Gardner is located at latitude 42.5751 and longitude -71.9981 in Worcester County. The formal boundaries for the City of Gardner encompass a land area of 22.08 sq. miles and a water area of 0.94 sq. miles. Worcester County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Gardner has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,148 (100%) |
| Population Density | 958 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 38 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,518 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,215 |
| Median Home Value | $301,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,488 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,263 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,677 (38.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 548 (5.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,940 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 5,271 (59.0%) |
The table below compares Gardner 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 | # 68 | 73rd |
| Population Density | # 171 | 32nd |
| Median Household Income | # 218 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 218 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 85 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
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