Framingham, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Framingham, Massachusetts is 72,013 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $98,179, the median home value is $600,600, and the median age is 37.7.
The population has grown 6.8% since 2010 (68,665 → 73,361).
72,013
Population
2875
People / sq mi
$98,179
Median Income
$600,600
Median Home Value
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Framingham covers 25.0 sq mi of land at 2875 people per square mile.
About Framingham, MA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Framingham: the median home is valued at $600,600. Framingham is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 72,013. It ranks #14 among cities in Massachusetts by population.
Median household income is $98,179, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.1%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $600,600, with typical rent around $1,853.
College attainment is above the local norm at 49.4%, above the national 35.0%. A solid 17.4% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Framingham — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Framingham city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Framingham city had a population of 68,665 in 2010 and 73,361 in 2024, a 6.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 74,416 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.48%.
73,361
Population (2024)
68,665
Population (2010)
74,416
Peak (2019)
0.48%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 68,665 |
| 2011 | 69,656 |
| 2012 | 70,061 |
| 2013 | 70,411 |
| 2014 | 70,786 |
| 2015 | 70,938 |
| 2016 | 71,459 |
| 2017 | 71,784 |
| 2018 | 72,909 |
| 2019 | 74,416 |
| 2020 | 72,129 |
| 2021 | 71,796 |
| 2022 | 72,115 |
| 2023 | 72,624 |
| 2024 | 73,361 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$98,179
Median Household Income
$52,420
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$600,600
Median Home Value
$1,853
Median Rent
54.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.4%
High School+
49.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.8%
Drive Alone
63.1%
Public Transit
17.4%
Work From Home
30.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.1%
Foreign Born
56.1%
Non-English at Home
3.2%
Veterans
10.8%
With Disability
95.0%
Health Insurance
96.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Construction | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Framingham, Massachusetts has a population of 72,013 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Framingham, Massachusetts is $98,179, with 8.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Framingham, Massachusetts is $600,600, with median monthly rent at $1,853 and a homeownership rate of 54.8%.
The median age in Framingham, Massachusetts is 37.7 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
The population has grown 6.8% since 2010 (68,665 → 73,361).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.