City · Massachusetts
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro, city, in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Attleboro had 47,447 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 46,461 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 46,762 (±55). GEOID 2502690.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
47,447
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 46,461 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,762 ±55
Median household income
$98,954
±$5,600 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$448,100
±$13,152 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,590
±$83 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Attleboro and what county is it in?
Attleboro is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It covers 26.8 square miles of land, 1,735 residents per square mile in 2020.
Attleboro is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Attleboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 47,447 people lived in Attleboro on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, in line with Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 46,461 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 46,762 (±55).
| Measure | Attleboro | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,762 ±55 | 582,270 | +1,973 |
| Households | 17,933 ±514 | 233,825 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.07 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,121 ±586 | 245,025 | no clear change |
Attleboro's population since 2000
From 42,068 in 2000 to 47,447 in 2025: up 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Attleboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Attleboro?
The median resident of Attleboro is 39.8 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.2%. 11.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Attleboro | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±1.4 | 40.9 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% ±1.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±1.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±1.3 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% ±1.9 pts | 10.2% | +2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.1% ±2.6 pts | 75.3% | −6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.6 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.4% ±1.5 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.9% ±2.4 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±1.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5% ±1.7 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0% ±2.5 pts | 30.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6% ±1.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±1.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Attleboro earn?
Half of Attleboro's 17,933 households earn less than $98,954 a year (±$5,600), against $85,625 in Bristol County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $92,255 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Attleboro | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,954 ±$5,600 | $85,625 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,206 ±$7,683 | $111,532 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,763 ±$2,212 | $44,757 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% ±2.2 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.6% ±5.8 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.6% ±3.0 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±1.6 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±2.2 pts | 90.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Attleboro?
Owners occupy 66.2% of Attleboro's occupied homes and renters 33.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $448,100 by its owner (±$13,152). The median renter pays $1,590 a month including utilities, and 37.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Attleboro | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $448,100 ±$13,152 | $451,200 | +$87,630 |
| Median gross rent | $1,590 ±$83 | $1,245 | +$260 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.2% ±5.7 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,454 ±$101 | $2,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.2% ±3.2 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.8% ±3.2 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 19,121 ±586 | 245,025 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.4% ±2.8 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.1% ±2.9 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±2.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Attleboro building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Attleboro in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Attleboro work and get to work?
72.2% of Attleboro's workers drive alone and 14.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Attleboro | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.6% ±2.0 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±1.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2% ±2.7 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±1.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.5% ±2.0 pts | 11.1% | +10.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min ±1.5 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Attleboro?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Attleboro (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $69,849 (Tract 6311.01) to $126,797 (Tract 6317).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6312Bristol County | 7,740 | $119,083 |
| Tract 6318Bristol County | 7,707 | $104,130 |
| Tract 6317Bristol County | 6,835 | $126,797 |
| Tract 6313Bristol County | 5,619 | $119,353 |
| Tract 6311.02Bristol County | 5,271 | $94,625 |
| Tract 6314Bristol County | 3,678 | $70,128 |
| Tract 6316Bristol County | 3,669 | $70,230 |
| Tract 6311.01Bristol County | 3,337 | $69,849 |
| Tract 6315Bristol County | 2,906 | $86,146 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Attleboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Attleboro compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Attleboro is the 866th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 27th-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Attleboro ranks 283rd of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 27th | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 121st | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th | 461 |
| Median household income | 283rd | 453 |
| Per capita income | 376th | 460 |
| Median home value | 295th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 209th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 108th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 361st | 459 |
| Median age | 388th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 367th | 460 |
| Work from home | 284th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 210th | 459 |
Attleboro's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Attleboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Attleboro?
5 of the 57 figures for Attleboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Attleboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Attleboro.