Census-designated place · Massachusetts
Mansfield Center, Massachusetts
Mansfield Center, census-designated place, in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Mansfield Center had 7,222 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±895). GEOID 2538230.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,222
±895 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,830
Median household income
$97,798
±$14,858 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$480,000
±$38,264 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,664
±$286 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Mansfield Center and what county is it in?
Mansfield Center is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 2,841 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mansfield Center is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Mansfield Center lies entirely within Mansfield, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mansfield Center, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Mansfield Center's population at 7,222 (±895). The 2020 Census counted 7,830 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Mansfield Center is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Mansfield Center | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,222 ±895 | 582,270 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,213 ±317 | 233,825 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.16 | 2.43 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 3,341 ±304 | 245,025 | no clear change |
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 Mansfield Center?
The median resident of Mansfield Center is 40.4 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.4%. 12.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mansfield Center | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±4.0 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±3.5 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3% ±4.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±3.5 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 10.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.5% ±7.1 pts | 75.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±4.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±3.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±7.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±2.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.5% ±4.5 pts | 13.6% | +6.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8% ±5.0 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±2.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.4% ±0.6 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.7% ±7.6 pts | 30.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.6% ±5.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±5.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.1 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 Mansfield Center earn?
Half of Mansfield Center's 3,213 households earn less than $97,798 a year (±$14,858), against $85,625 in Bristol County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $114,014 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mansfield Center | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,798 ±$14,858 | $85,625 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $123,168 ±$13,482 | $111,532 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,438 ±$5,613 | $44,757 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.7% ±3.8 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9% ±5.3 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.9 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.3% ±3.6 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 Mansfield Center?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Mansfield Center's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $480,000 by its owner (±$38,264). The median renter pays $1,664 a month including utilities, and 32.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mansfield Center | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $480,000 ±$38,264 | $451,200 | +$52,457 |
| Median gross rent | $1,664 ±$286 | $1,245 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.8% ±12.1 pts | 42.3% | +16.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,428 ±$229 | $2,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±7.2 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±7.2 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,341 ±304 | 245,025 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.9% ±6.3 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±2.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.4% ±7.6 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±3.7 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 do people in Mansfield Center work and get to work?
67.9% of Mansfield Center's workers drive alone and 18.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes.
| Measure | Mansfield Center | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.8% ±5.5 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±5.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.9% ±7.3 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.7% ±2.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.9% ±5.2 pts | 11.1% | +13.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min ±3.1 | 28.5 min | −5.9 min |
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 Mansfield Center?
1 census tract lies mostly in Mansfield Center, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6101Bristol County | 5,561 | $91,532 |
| Tract 6102.03Bristol County | 6,683 | $165,199 |
| Tract 6102.02Bristol County | 5,655 | $172,390 |
| Tract 6102.04Bristol County | 6,032 | $111,300 |
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 Mansfield Center) · Census block assignment files
How does Mansfield Center compare with other places in Massachusetts?
Mansfield Center ranks 287th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 221st | 460 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th | 461 |
| Median household income | 287th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 249th | 460 |
| Median home value | 262nd | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 186th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 267th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 236th | 459 |
| Median age | 379th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 380th | 460 |
| Work from home | 202nd | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 287th | 459 |
Mansfield Center's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Mansfield Center 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 Mansfield Center?
16 of the 57 figures for Mansfield Center 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 Mansfield Center 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.