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Abington, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Abington, Massachusetts is 17,008 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $119,787, the median home value is $516,300, and the median age is 40.4.

17,008

Population

1708

People / sq mi

$119,787

Median Income

$516,300

Median Home Value

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Abington covers 10.0 sq mi of land at 1708 people per square mile.

About Abington, MA

Abington is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.1% of the population. With 17,008 residents, Abington is a city in Massachusetts.

The typical household earns $119,787 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $516,300, with typical rent around $1,547.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 39.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 13.9% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White86.1%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$119,787

Median Household Income

$52,259

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$516,300

Median Home Value

$1,547

Median Rent

74.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.9%

High School+

39.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.1%

Drive Alone

73.4%

Public Transit

13.9%

Work From Home

32.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

9.1%

Foreign Born

87.4%

Non-English at Home

5.3%

Veterans

8.0%

With Disability

97.7%

Health Insurance

96.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.5%
Construction8.5%
Information8.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.8%
Public Administration6.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Retail Trade3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abington, Massachusetts has a population of 17,008 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Abington, Massachusetts is $119,787, with 4.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Abington, Massachusetts is $516,300, with median monthly rent at $1,547 and a homeownership rate of 74.2%.

The median age in Abington, Massachusetts is 40.4 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.