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Population Review

Leominster, Massachusetts Population 2026

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

The population of Leominster, Massachusetts is 43,697 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $81,556, the median home value is $345,000, and the median age is 41.8.

The population has grown 8.4% since 2010 (40,782 → 44,209).

43,697

Population

1516

People / sq mi

$81,556

Median Income

$345,000

Median Home Value

Leominster covers 28.8 sq mi of land at 1516 people per square mile.

About Leominster, MA

Leominster is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 43,697. It ranks #31 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 41.8, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Leominster is $81,556, above the US median of $74,580. 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $345,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,282. The homeownership rate of 62.9% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Leominster reflects 32.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below 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 27.1 minutes each way.

Leominster city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Leominster city had a population of 40,782 in 2010 and 44,209 in 2024, a 8.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,209 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.59%.

2024 · 44K20102024

44,209

Population (2024)

40,782

Population (2010)

44,209

Peak (2024)

0.59%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201040,782
201140,907
201240,946
201341,121
201441,500
201541,562
201641,406
201741,603
201841,727
201941,716
202043,755
202143,740
202243,899
202343,908
202444,209

Race & Ethnicity

White73.3%
Black or African American5.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$81,556

Median Household Income

$45,014

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$345,000

Median Home Value

$1,282

Median Rent

62.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.3%

High School+

32.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

79.4%

Public Transit

10.7%

Work From Home

27.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.7%

Foreign Born

75.6%

Non-English at Home

4.8%

Veterans

13.3%

With Disability

97.5%

Health Insurance

96.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management30.0%
Manufacturing14.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.8%
Construction5.7%
Information5.6%
Public Administration4.6%
Retail Trade4.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Leominster, Massachusetts has a population of 43,697 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Leominster, Massachusetts is $81,556, with 7.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Leominster, Massachusetts is $345,000, with median monthly rent at $1,282 and a homeownership rate of 62.9%.

The median age in Leominster, Massachusetts is 41.8 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The population has grown 8.4% since 2010 (40,782 → 44,209).

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

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