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Population Review

Agawam Town, Massachusetts Population 2026

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

The population of Agawam Town, Massachusetts is 28,510 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 56th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $82,359, the median home value is $290,000, and the median age is 46.1.

The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (28,451 → 28,749).

28,510

Population

1222

People / sq mi

$82,359

Median Income

$290,000

Median Home Value

Agawam Town covers 23.3 sq mi of land at 1222 people per square mile.

About Agawam Town, MA

Agawam Town is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 28,510. It ranks #56 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 46.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Agawam Town is $82,359, above the US median of $74,580. 4.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $290,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,234. The homeownership rate of 73.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Agawam Town reflects 34.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.8 minutes each way.

Agawam Town city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Agawam Town city had a population of 28,451 in 2010 and 28,749 in 2024, a 1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,762 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: 0.08%.

2015 · 29K20102024

28,749

Population (2024)

28,451

Population (2010)

28,762

Peak (2015)

0.08%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201028,451
201128,608
201228,653
201328,726
201428,733
201528,762
201628,696
201728,683
201828,733
201928,613
202028,627
202128,447
202228,362
202328,454
202428,749

Race & Ethnicity

White89.4%
Black or African American2.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$82,359

Median Household Income

$44,973

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$290,000

Median Home Value

$1,234

Median Rent

73.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.6%

High School+

34.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

80.4%

Public Transit

10.7%

Work From Home

22.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.0%

Foreign Born

87.3%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

12.8%

With Disability

96.0%

Health Insurance

93.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management29.3%
Manufacturing11.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.8%
Retail Trade7.5%
Information6.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.4%
Construction5.0%
Public Administration3.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Agawam Town, Massachusetts has a population of 28,510 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 56th-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Agawam Town, Massachusetts is $82,359, with 4.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Agawam Town, Massachusetts is $290,000, with median monthly rent at $1,234 and a homeownership rate of 73.7%.

The median age in Agawam Town, Massachusetts is 46.1 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (28,451 → 28,749).

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

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