Town · Massachusetts
Hanson, Massachusetts
Hanson, town, in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Hanson had 10,927 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,639 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,660 (±28). GEOID 2502328495.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,927
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,639 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,660 ±28
Median household income
$132,200
±$9,787 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$533,900
±$36,323 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,821
±$860 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Hanson and what county is it in?
Hanson is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It covers 15.0 square miles of land, 708 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Hanson: Hanson (CDP, 2,028 in 2020).
Hanson is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 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 Hanson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,927 people lived in Hanson on July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 10,639 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,660 (±28).
| Measure | Hanson | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,660±28 | 535,075 | −117 |
| Households | 3,848±230 | 203,141 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.75±0.16 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,900±235 | 218,096 | no clear change |
Hanson's population since 2000
From 9,495 in 2000 to 10,927 in 2025: up 15.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hanson 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 Hanson?
The median resident of Hanson is 42.8 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.6%.
| Measure | Hanson | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8±3.0 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6%±3.0 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±3.0 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 49.5%±3.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8%±5.3 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6%±5.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±3.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4%±6.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±2.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9%±2.4 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±2.4 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.6%±4.5 pts | 41.8% | +10.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.2%±3.1 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2%±3.0 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
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 Hanson earn?
Half of Hanson's 3,848 households earn less than $132,200 a year (±$9,787), against $114,201 in Plymouth County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 the median was $118,999 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,201 after inflation. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hanson | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,200±$9,787 | $114,201 | +$13,201 |
| Mean household income | $167,711±$28,274 | $151,136 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,274±$10,011 | $57,650 | +$11,851 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±3.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2%±3.9 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3%±3.5 pts | 92.9% | – |
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 Hanson?
Owners occupy 89.0% of Hanson's occupied homes and renters 11.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $533,900 by its owner (±$36,323). The median renter pays $1,821 a month including utilities, and 69.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hanson | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $533,900±$36,323 | $556,000 | +$86,297 |
| Median gross rent | $1,821±$860 | $1,747 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 69.0%±26.7 pts | 45.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,926±$213 | $2,799 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.0%±4.5 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.0%±4.5 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,900±235 | 218,096 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±9.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.0%±5.7 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3%±3.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8%±4.9 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4%±2.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
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 Hanson building?
Builders took permits for 37 new housing units in Hanson in 2025 (37 in single-family houses), 3.4 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 Hanson work and get to work?
83.1% of Hanson's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Hanson | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8%±4.3 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±2.2 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1%±5.0 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±4.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±2.5 pts | 16.2% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.5 min±2.8 | 32.5 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 Hanson?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hanson (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $130,929 (Tract 5221.01) to $140,208 (Tract 5221.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5221.02Plymouth County | 5,966 | $140,208 |
| Tract 5221.01Plymouth County | 4,694 | $130,929 |
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 Hanson) · Census block assignment files
How does Hanson compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hanson is the 1,144th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 93rd-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Hanson ranks 135th 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 | 93rd | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 89th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 264th | 461 |
| Median household income | 135th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 178th | 460 |
| Median home value | 220th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 133rd | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 319th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 272nd | 459 |
| Median age | 294th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 81st | 460 |
| Work from home | 401st | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 107th | 459 |
Hanson's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Hanson 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 Hanson?
19 of the 57 figures for Hanson 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 Hanson 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' school search.