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Population Review

Chicopee, Massachusetts Population 2026

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

The population of Chicopee, Massachusetts is 55,213 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $66,927, the median home value is $251,800, and the median age is 41.1.

The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (55,306 → 55,381).

55,213

Population

2410

People / sq mi

$66,927

Median Income

$251,800

Median Home Value

Chicopee covers 22.9 sq mi of land at 2410 people per square mile.

About Chicopee, MA

Chicopee is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 55,213. It ranks #23 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 41.1, older than the national median. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The median household income in Chicopee is $66,927, below the US median of $74,580. 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $251,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,108. The homeownership rate of 57.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Chicopee reflects 23.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.1 minutes each way.

Chicopee city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Chicopee city had a population of 55,306 in 2010 and 55,381 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,274 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.

2014 · 56K20102024

55,381

Population (2024)

55,306

Population (2010)

56,274

Peak (2014)

0.01%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201055,306
201155,630
201255,840
201355,923
201456,274
201555,820
201655,342
201755,336
201855,424
201955,126
202055,444
202155,225
202255,040
202355,347
202455,381

Race & Ethnicity

White73.0%
Black or African American5.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$66,927

Median Household Income

$36,140

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$251,800

Median Home Value

$1,108

Median Rent

57.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.0%

High School+

23.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

80.9%

Public Transit

7.5%

Work From Home

21.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

15.3%

Foreign Born

75.8%

Non-English at Home

7.5%

Veterans

19.0%

With Disability

96.1%

Health Insurance

91.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management29.5%
Manufacturing12.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.4%
Retail Trade6.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.3%
Information6.1%
Construction4.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Public Administration3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chicopee, Massachusetts has a population of 55,213 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Chicopee, Massachusetts is $66,927, with 12.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Chicopee, Massachusetts is $251,800, with median monthly rent at $1,108 and a homeownership rate of 57.2%.

The median age in Chicopee, Massachusetts is 41.1 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (55,306 → 55,381).

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

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