Town · Massachusetts
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Hopkinton, town, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Hopkinton had 19,866 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,758 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,358 (±35). GEOID 2501731085.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,866
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,758 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,358 ±35
Median household income
$222,801
±$21,775 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$802,700
±$38,905 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$2,641
±$361 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Hopkinton and what county is it in?
Hopkinton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It covers 26.2 square miles of land, 715 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Hopkinton: Hopkinton (CDP, 2,651 in 2020).
Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,866 people lived in Hopkinton on July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 18,758 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,358 (±35).
| Measure | Hopkinton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,358±35 | 1,638,365 | +1,760 |
| Households | 6,660±208 | 634,215 | +356 |
| Average household size | 2.88±0.09 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,936±324 | 664,267 | +423 |
Hopkinton's population since 2000
From 13,346 in 2000 to 19,866 in 2025: up 48.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton?
The median resident of Hopkinton is 40.8 years old; 29.5% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 20.7%. 18.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hopkinton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±1.6 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.5%±1.7 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5%±1.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 50.9%±1.8 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9%±1.9 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.6%±4.7 pts | 65.1% | −13.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 20.7%±3.4 pts | 13.6% | +9.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3%±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.8%±2.6 pts | 23.1% | +6.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.3%±4.2 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| With a disability | 5.5%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2%±1.0 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 77.5%±3.2 pts | 59.5% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 41.4%±3.1 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.6%±3.0 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Hopkinton earn?
Half of Hopkinton's 6,660 households earn less than $222,801 a year (±$21,775), against $130,847 in Middlesex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $193,653 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hopkinton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $222,801±$21,775 | $130,847 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $285,962±$39,457 | $178,070 | – |
| Per capita income | $98,172±$13,175 | $69,556 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8%±0.8 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9%±4.8 pts | 94.7% | – |
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 Hopkinton?
Owners occupy 86.7% of Hopkinton's occupied homes and renters 13.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $802,700 by its owner (±$38,905). The median renter pays $2,641 a month including utilities, and 43.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hopkinton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $802,700±$38,905 | $727,800 | +$91,851 |
| Median gross rent | $2,641±$361 | $2,201 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.1%±13.3 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,768±$242 | $3,224 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.7%±2.9 pts | 61.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.3%±2.9 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Housing units | 6,936±324 | 664,267 | +423 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.3%±11.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.2%±4.3 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.2%±4.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.8%±4.5 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
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 Hopkinton building?
Builders took permits for 41 new housing units in Hopkinton in 2025 (41 in single-family houses), 2.1 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 Hopkinton work and get to work?
59.1% of Hopkinton's workers drive alone and 33.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.3%.
| Measure | Hopkinton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.6%±3.1 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.1%±4.5 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 33.6%±4.4 pts | 24.7% | +23.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.2 min±2.4 | 29.9 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 Hopkinton?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Hopkinton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $166,667 (Tract 3201.05) to $237,411 (Tract 3201.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3201.06Middlesex County | 6,573 | $226,689 |
| Tract 3201.02Middlesex County | 5,542 | $237,411 |
| Tract 3201.07Middlesex County | 4,708 | $193,594 |
| Tract 3201.05Middlesex County | 2,535 | $166,667 |
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 Hopkinton) · Census block assignment files
How does Hopkinton compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hopkinton is the 595th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 32nd-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Hopkinton ranks 14th 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 | 32nd | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 23rd | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 262nd | 461 |
| Median household income | 14th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 27th | 460 |
| Median home value | 78th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 15th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 326th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th | 459 |
| Median age | 374th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 117th | 460 |
| Work from home | 25th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 45th | 459 |
Hopkinton's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton?
10 of the 57 figures for Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton 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.