Winchendon, MA

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Winchendon Overview

4,461
TOTAL POPULATION
2,209
MALE POPULATION
2,252
FEMALE POPULATION
98.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,283
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,236
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,042
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
7.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
92.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,204
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Winchendon Zip Codes

Winchendon Area Codes

Race in Winchendon

The most populous races in Winchendon are White / Caucasian (3,749 | 84.0%), Asian (361 | 8.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (275 | 6.2%).
Race in Winchendon
Race# Population% Population
Asian3618.1%
Black / African American90.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2756.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,74984.0%
Two or more Races2104.7%
Some other Race1323.0%
Total4,461100.0%

Ancestry in Winchendon

The most populous ancestries reported in Winchendon are Italian (592 | 13.3%), American (588 | 13.2%), French (460 | 10.3%), Irish (455 | 10.2%), and German (436 | 9.8%), together accounting for 56.7% of all Winchendon residents.
Ancestry in Winchendon
Ancestry# Population% Population
American58813.2%
Arab120.3%
Bangladeshi2906.5%
Burmese260.6%
Canadian400.9%
Cape Verdean851.9%
Dutch431.0%
English4039.0%
Estonian871.9%
Finnish2505.6%
French46010.3%
French Canadian2896.5%
German4369.8%
Greek20.0%
Indian (Asian)521.2%
Irish45510.2%
Iroquois90.2%
Italian59213.3%
Lebanese120.3%
Lithuanian972.2%
Malaysian541.2%
Mexican90.2%
Norwegian160.4%
Polish711.6%
Portuguese1453.3%
Puerto Rican2666.0%
Scandinavian1042.3%
Scottish701.6%
Serbian210.5%
Subsaharan African851.9%
Swedish982.2%
Ukrainian360.8%
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Immigrants in Winchendon

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Winchendon came from Asia (150 | 3.4%), South Eastern Asia (133 | 3.0%), Laos (78 | 1.8%), Thailand (55 | 1.2%), and China (17 | 0.4%), together accounting for 9.7% of all Winchendon residents.
Immigrants in Winchendon
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1503.4%
Canada160.4%
Central America90.2%
China170.4%
Eastern Asia170.4%
Laos781.8%
Latin America90.2%
Mexico90.2%
South Eastern Asia1333.0%
Thailand551.2%
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Sex and Age in Winchendon

Sex and Age in Winchendon

The most populous age groups in Winchendon are 35 to 39 Years (233 | 10.5%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (292 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Winchendon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years104 (4.7%)99 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years149 (6.8%)119 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years229 (10.4%)292 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Years149 (6.8%)155 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years137 (6.2%)81 (3.6%)
25 to 29 Years193 (8.7%)238 (10.6%)
30 to 34 Years123 (5.6%)198 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Years233 (10.5%)212 (9.4%)
40 to 44 Years67 (3.0%)132 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years66 (3.0%)152 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years138 (6.2%)101 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years211 (9.6%)33 (1.5%)
60 to 64 Years88 (4.0%)146 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years137 (6.2%)41 (1.8%)
70 to 74 Years81 (3.7%)93 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years15 (0.7%)51 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years50 (2.3%)67 (3.0%)
85 Years and over39 (1.8%)42 (1.9%)
Total2,209 (100.0%)2,252 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Winchendon

Median Family Size in Winchendon

The median family size in Winchendon is 3.05 persons per family, with married-couple families (798 | 65.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (281 | 22.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.52 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Winchendon
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple798 (65.0%)3.33
Single Male/Father148 (12.1%)2.54
Single Female/Mother281 (22.9%)2.52
Total Families1,227 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Winchendon

The median household size in Winchendon is 2.75 persons per household, with married-couple households (798 | 50.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (365 | 22.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Winchendon
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple798 (50.1%)3.36
Single Male/Father148 (9.3%)2.82
Single Female/Mother281 (17.6%)2.77
Non-family365 (22.9%)1.35
Total Households1,592 (100.0%)2.75

Household Size by Marriage Status in Winchendon

Out of a total of 1,592 households in Winchendon, 1,227 (77.1%) are family households, while 365 (22.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 425, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 232.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Winchendon
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-232 (14.6%)
2-Person Households425 (26.7%)133 (8.4%)
3-Person Households309 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households374 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households63 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households56 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,227 (77.1%)365 (22.9%)

Female Fertility in Winchendon

Fertility by Age in Winchendon

Average fertility rate in Winchendon is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Winchendon
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years58 (100.0%)117.0
Total58 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winchendon

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winchendon
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Winchendon

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Winchendon
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree58 (100.0%)210.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total58 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winchendon

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winchendon
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Winchendon

Income Overview in Winchendon

Per Capita Income in Winchendon is $34,283, while median incomes of families and households are $65,236 and $56,042 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,461$34,283
Median Family Income1,227$65,236
Mean Family Income1,227$108,963
Median Household Income1,592$56,042
Mean Household Income1,592$95,900
Income Deficit1,227$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,4617.43%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,46192.57¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,4610.49

Earnings by Sex in Winchendon

Average Earnings in Winchendon are $41,745, $43,651 for men and $40,406 for women, a difference of 7.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Winchendon
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,164 (51.5%)$43,651
Female1,094 (48.4%)$40,406
Total2,258 (100.0%)$41,745

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winchendon

The most common earnings brackets in Winchendon are $100,000+ for men (222 | 19.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (163 | 14.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winchendon
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less88 (7.6%)51 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99984 (7.2%)18 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49943 (3.7%)27 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49982 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)39 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49927 (2.3%)42 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)51 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49938 (3.3%)23 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99928 (2.4%)41 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99969 (5.9%)10 (0.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (0.3%)163 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99959 (5.1%)62 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999102 (8.8%)88 (8.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99982 (7.0%)36 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99941 (3.5%)47 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99916 (1.4%)72 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99912 (1.0%)117 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999168 (14.4%)160 (14.6%)
$100,000+222 (19.1%)40 (3.7%)
Total1,164 (100.0%)1,094 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winchendon

Average earnings in Winchendon are $46,612 for men and $41,609 for women, a difference of 10.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,578, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $51,579. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $86,432, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $30,802.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winchendon
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$51,579$41,977
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$107,578$56,250
Graduate Degree--
Total$46,612$41,609

Family Income in Winchendon

Family Income Brackets in Winchendon

According to the Winchendon family income data, there are 236 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Winchendon
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000725.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999836.8%
$25,000 to $34,999967.8%
$35,000 to $49,99917414.2%
$50,000 to $74,99923619.2%
$75,000 to $99,999554.5%
$100,000 to $149,99915812.9%
$150,000 to $199,99921817.8%
$200,000+13310.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winchendon

4-person families (266 | 21.7%) account for the highest median family income in Winchendon with $149,453 per family, while 4-person families (266 | 21.7%) have the highest median income of $37,363 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winchendon
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families438 (35.7%)$51,364
3-Person Families411 (33.5%)$81,950
4-Person Families266 (21.7%)$149,453
5-Person Families56 (4.6%)$0
6-Person Families56 (4.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,227 (100.0%)$65,236

Family Income by Number of Earners in Winchendon

Family Income by Number of Earners in Winchendon
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners159 (13.0%)$0
1 Earner413 (33.7%)$49,875
2 Earners513 (41.8%)$0
3+ Earners142 (11.6%)$151,150
Total1,227 (100.0%)$65,236

Household Income in Winchendon

Household Income Brackets in Winchendon

With 336 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Winchendon, accounting for 21.1% of all households. In contrast, only 67 households (4.2%) fall into the $75,000 to $99,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Winchendon
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000734.6%
$10,000 to $14,999996.2%
$15,000 to $24,999865.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991469.2%
$35,000 to $49,99925616.1%
$50,000 to $74,99933621.1%
$75,000 to $99,999674.2%
$100,000 to $149,99915910.0%
$150,000 to $199,99922914.4%
$200,000+1408.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Winchendon

The median household income in Winchendon is $56,042, with the highest median household income of $97,857 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 456 households (28.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 53 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Winchendon
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years53 (3.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years688 (43.2%)$52,194
45 to 64 Years456 (28.6%)$97,857
65+ Years395 (24.8%)$48,875
Total1,592 (100.0%)$56,042

Poverty in Winchendon

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winchendon

With 12.6% poverty level for males and 14.7% for females among the residents of Winchendon, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 108 males (72.5%) and 42 females (47.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winchendon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (47.1%)39 (39.4%)
5 Years108 (72.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)35 (18.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)14 (6.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (8.1%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)42 (47.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)94 (21.6%)
35 to 44 Years36 (12.0%)32 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years32 (15.7%)14 (5.5%)
55 to 64 Years23 (7.7%)8 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years11 (5.1%)41 (30.6%)
75 Years and over14 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (12.6%)331 (14.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winchendon

According to the poverty statistics in Winchendon, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winchendon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (52.9%)60 (60.6%)
5 Years41 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years98 (100.0%)155 (81.6%)
12 to 14 Years131 (100.0%)207 (93.7%)
15 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (100.0%)136 (91.9%)
18 to 24 Years207 (100.0%)46 (52.3%)
25 to 34 Years316 (100.0%)342 (78.4%)
35 to 44 Years264 (88.0%)312 (90.7%)
45 to 54 Years172 (84.3%)239 (94.5%)
55 to 64 Years276 (92.3%)171 (95.5%)
65 to 74 Years207 (95.0%)93 (69.4%)
75 Years and over90 (86.5%)160 (100.0%)
Total1,890 (87.4%)1,921 (85.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winchendon

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Winchendon show that 3.8% or 30 of the total 798 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.1%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winchendon
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children424 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children241 (88.9%)30 (11.1%)
3 or 4 Children103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total768 (96.2%)30 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winchendon

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winchendon
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)98 (47.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)98 (34.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winchendon

The poverty data for Winchendon shows that 30 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 98 of the single-parent households (22.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (11.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 98 household (35.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winchendon
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children30 (11.1%)98 (35.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (3.8%)98 (22.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Winchendon

Employment by Class of Employer in Winchendon

Among the 2,034 employed individuals in Winchendon, private company employees (1,333 | 65.5%), not-for-profit organizations (288 | 14.2%), and local government employees (227 | 11.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Winchendon
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,33365.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)140.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)60.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations28814.2%
Local Government Employees22711.2%
State Government Employees602.9%
Federal Government Employees934.6%
Unpaid Family Workers130.6%
Total2,034100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Winchendon

According to the labor force statistics for Winchendon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,449), 63.9% or 2,204 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 150 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.7% or 304 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.9% or 53 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Winchendon
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years113 (39.8%)53 (46.9%)
20 to 24 Years173 (79.4%)3 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Years303 (70.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years304 (94.7%)10 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years527 (81.8%)17 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years350 (76.6%)67 (19.1%)
55 to 59 Years205 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years162 (69.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years52 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,204 (63.9%)150 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winchendon

According to labor force statistics for Winchendon, 79.4% of individuals (1,851) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,331) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 94 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.5% or 503 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 46.2% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winchendon
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School91 (70.0%)60 (46.2%)
High School Diploma816 (82.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree441 (70.2%)50 (7.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher503 (85.5%)20 (3.4%)
Total1,851 (79.4%)119 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Winchendon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winchendon are Computers, Engineering & Science (255 | 12.4%), Community & Social Service (212 | 10.3%), Management (190 | 9.2%), Computers & Mathematics (184 | 9.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (129 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Winchendon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winchendon, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (92.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Winchendon
OccupationMaleFemale
Management20 (10.5%)170 (89.5%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science212 (83.1%)43 (16.9%)
Computers & Mathematics141 (76.6%)43 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 59 (27.8%)153 (72.2%)
Education, Arts & Media19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library10 (7.7%)119 (92.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating15 (50.0%)15 (50.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)306 (44.5%)381 (55.5%)
Total (Overall)1,033 (50.3%)1,021 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Winchendon are Healthcare Support (192 | 9.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (73 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (68 | 3.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (61 | 3.0%), and Personal Care & Service (41 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Winchendon

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Winchendon, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (82.0%), and Security & Protection (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Healthcare Support (96.9%), and Personal Care & Service (85.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Winchendon
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6 (3.1%)186 (96.9%)
Security & Protection50 (73.5%)18 (26.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention50 (82.0%)11 (18.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving36 (49.3%)37 (50.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service6 (14.6%)35 (85.4%)
Total (Category)108 (28.1%)276 (71.9%)
Total (Overall)1,033 (50.3%)1,021 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Winchendon are Office & Administration (308 | 15.0%), and Sales & Related (270 | 13.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Winchendon

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Winchendon
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related197 (73.0%)73 (27.0%)
Office & Administration67 (21.7%)241 (78.2%)
Total (Category)264 (45.7%)314 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)1,033 (50.3%)1,021 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Winchendon are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (98 | 4.8%), and Construction & Extraction (35 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Winchendon

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Winchendon
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,033 (50.3%)1,021 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Winchendon are Material Moving (151 | 7.3%), Production (87 | 4.2%), and Transportation (34 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Winchendon

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Winchendon
OccupationMaleFemale
Production45 (51.7%)42 (48.3%)
Transportation34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving143 (94.7%)8 (5.3%)
Total (Category)222 (81.6%)50 (18.4%)
Total (Overall)1,033 (50.3%)1,021 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Winchendon

Employment Industries in Winchendon

The major employment industries in Winchendon include Retail Trade (366 | 17.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (356 | 17.3%), Manufacturing (306 | 14.9%), Educational Services (166 | 8.1%), and Professional & Scientific (156 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Winchendon

Employment Industries by Sex in Winchendon

The Winchendon industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.6%), and Professional & Scientific (86.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Winchendon
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction28 (96.6%)1 (3.5%)
Manufacturing264 (86.3%)42 (13.7%)
Wholesale Trade24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade302 (82.5%)64 (17.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing37 (35.9%)66 (64.1%)
Utilities36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific21 (13.5%)135 (86.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support14 (25.0%)42 (75.0%)
Educational Services56 (33.7%)110 (66.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance37 (10.4%)319 (89.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (14.0%)80 (86.0%)
Public Administration82 (92.1%)7 (7.9%)
Total1,033 (50.3%)1,021 (49.7%)

Education in Winchendon

School Enrollment in Winchendon

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,288 students in Winchendon are middle school (447 | 34.7%), college / undergraduate (242 | 18.8%), and high school (237 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Winchendon
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool151.2%
Kindergarten1048.1%
Elementary School18114.1%
Middle School44734.7%
High School23718.4%
College / Undergraduate24218.8%
Graduate / Professional624.8%
Total1,288100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winchendon

Out of a total of 1,288 students who are enrolled in schools in Winchendon, 180 (14.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,108 (86.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 521 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winchendon
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old184 (86.8%)28 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds521 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds130 (71.8%)51 (28.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds57 (62.0%)35 (38.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds54 (77.1%)16 (22.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds74 (73.3%)27 (26.7%)
35 Years and over88 (91.7%)8 (8.3%)
Total1,108 (86.0%)180 (14.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winchendon

Education (150 | 17.6%), business (116 | 13.6%), psychology (113 | 13.2%), visual & performing arts (106 | 12.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (79 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 854 individuals in Winchendon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winchendon
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics505.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural799.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology11313.2%
Social Sciences526.1%
Engineering161.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology596.9%
Business11613.6%
Education15017.6%
Literature & Languages182.1%
Liberal Arts & History607.0%
Visual & Performing Arts10612.4%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities354.1%
Total854100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Winchendon

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winchendon

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Winchendon are males with 2 vehicles (400, accounting for 40.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (475, making up 40.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winchendon
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle245 (24.9%)320 (32.3%)
2 Vehicles400 (40.6%)475 (48.0%)
3 Vehicles88 (8.9%)52 (5.2%)
4 Vehicles235 (23.9%)136 (13.7%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (1.6%)7 (0.7%)
Total984 (100.0%)990 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Winchendon

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Winchendon are 10 to 14 minutes (332 commuters, 17.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (326 commuters, 17.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (273 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Winchendon
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes110.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1015.4%
10 to 14 Minutes33217.6%
15 to 19 Minutes32617.3%
20 to 24 Minutes633.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1276.7%
30 to 34 Minutes27314.5%
35 to 39 Minutes341.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1246.6%
45 to 59 Minutes25913.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1769.3%
90 or more Minutes593.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Winchendon

The most common commute times in Winchendon are 15 to 19 minutes (184 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (214 commuters, 23.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Winchendon
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes82 (8.5%)19 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes118 (12.2%)214 (23.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes184 (19.0%)142 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (1.7%)47 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes63 (6.5%)64 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes163 (16.9%)110 (12.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes23 (2.4%)11 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes35 (3.6%)89 (9.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes124 (12.8%)135 (14.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes130 (13.4%)46 (5.0%)
90 or more Minutes29 (3.0%)30 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winchendon

The most frequent times of departure to work in Winchendon are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (194, 20.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (257, 28.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winchendon
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM39 (4.0%)24 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM93 (9.6%)8 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM88 (9.1%)64 (7.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM194 (20.1%)172 (18.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM74 (7.6%)71 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM147 (15.2%)257 (28.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM160 (16.6%)152 (16.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM36 (3.7%)48 (5.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (2.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6 (0.6%)11 (1.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM18 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM42 (4.3%)47 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM70 (7.2%)30 (3.3%)
Total967 (100.0%)918 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Winchendon

Occupancy by Ownership in Winchendon

Of the total 1,592 dwellings in Winchendon, owner-occupied units account for 856 (53.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 736 (46.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Winchendon
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units85653.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units73646.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,592100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Winchendon

Occupancy by Household Size in Winchendon
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23214.6%
2-Person Household55835.0%
3-Person Household30919.4%
4+ Person Household49331.0%
Total Housing Units1,592100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winchendon

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winchendon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household57 (24.6%)175 (75.4%)
2-Person Household306 (54.8%)252 (45.2%)
3-Person Household199 (64.4%)110 (35.6%)
4+ Person Household294 (59.6%)199 (40.4%)
Total Housing Units856 (53.8%)736 (46.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winchendon

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winchendon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (15.8%)64 (84.2%)
High School Diploma409 (54.2%)345 (45.8%)
College/Associate Degree251 (53.7%)216 (46.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher184 (62.4%)111 (37.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winchendon

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winchendon
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years39825.0%
35 to 44 Years34321.5%
45 to 54 Years20713.0%
55 to 64 Years24915.6%
65 to 74 Years22514.1%
75 to 84 Years1157.2%
85 Years and Over553.5%
Total1,592100.0%

Housing Finances in Winchendon

Median Income by Occupancy in Winchendon

Median Income by Occupancy in Winchendon
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied856 (53.8%)$137,024
Renter-Occupied736 (46.2%)$38,092
Average1,592 (100.0%)$56,042

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winchendon

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winchendon
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)73 (9.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (1.6%)85 (11.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99917 (2.0%)32 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)37 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99924 (2.8%)122 (16.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999126 (14.7%)130 (17.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999132 (15.4%)204 (27.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99967 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999106 (12.4%)53 (7.2%)
$150,000 or more370 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total856 (100.0%)736 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winchendon

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winchendon
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)83 (11.3%)
$300 to $49958 (6.8%)89 (12.1%)
$500 to $79983 (9.7%)102 (13.9%)
$800 to $99946 (5.4%)125 (17.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499123 (14.4%)269 (36.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999277 (32.4%)51 (6.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499218 (25.5%)9 (1.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99951 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total856 (100.0%)736 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Winchendon

Housing Structures in Winchendon

Housing Structures in Winchendon
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached74847.0%
Single Unit, Attached17210.8%
2 Unit Apartments20813.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments28718.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1267.9%
10 or more Apartments513.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,592100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winchendon

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winchendon
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached708 (94.7%)40 (5.3%)
Single Unit, Attached82 (47.7%)90 (52.3%)
2 Unit Apartments66 (31.7%)142 (68.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)287 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)126 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total856 (53.8%)736 (46.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winchendon

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winchendon
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)19 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)245 (33.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms165 (19.3%)283 (38.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms422 (49.3%)157 (21.3%)
8 or more Rooms269 (31.4%)32 (4.3%)
Total856 (100.0%)736 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winchendon

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winchendon
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas87 (10.2%)41 (5.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas79 (9.2%)110 (14.9%)
Electricity21 (2.5%)255 (34.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene660 (77.1%)285 (38.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels9 (1.1%)45 (6.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total856 (100.0%)736 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Winchendon

Household Vehicle Usage in Winchendon
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle29 (3.4%)120 (16.3%)
1 Vehicle247 (28.9%)386 (52.4%)
2 Vehicles349 (40.8%)219 (29.8%)
3 or more Vehicles231 (27.0%)11 (1.5%)
Total856 (100.0%)736 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Winchendon

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Winchendon

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units216640
Median Property Value$189,900$244,400
Median Household Income$68,833$334
Monthly Housing Costs$631$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,896$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winchendon

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winchendon
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99915 (6.9%)11 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999179 (82.9%)417 (65.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99922 (10.2%)205 (32.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)640 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winchendon

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winchendon
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99924 (11.1%)17 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (16.7%)85 (13.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (18.1%)96 (15.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99926 (12.0%)28 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more36 (16.7%)80 (12.5%)
Total216 (100.0%)640 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winchendon

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winchendon
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x72 (33.3%)150,700 (23,546.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x30 (13.9%)332 (51.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x76 (35.2%)95 (14.8%)
4.0x or more38 (17.6%)83 (13.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)640 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winchendon

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winchendon
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49913 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499203 (94.0%)91 (14.2%)
Total216 (100.0%)640 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Winchendon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winchendon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winchendon
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years352 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years897 (99.5%)5 (0.5%)
19 to 25 Years334 (97.7%)8 (2.3%)
26 to 34 Years669 (99.9%)1 (0.2%)
35 to 44 Years508 (78.9%)136 (21.1%)
45 to 54 Years457 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years465 (97.3%)13 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years352 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,298 (96.4%)163 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winchendon

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winchendon
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born352 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen897 (99.5%)5 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen334 (97.7%)8 (2.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winchendon

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winchendon
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000448 (94.1%)28 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999968 (88.6%)124 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999727 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,875 (99.6%)8 (0.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winchendon

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winchendon
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6352 (100.0%)15 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years227 (25.2%)760 (84.3%)
19 to 25 Years108 (31.6%)226 (66.1%)
25 to 34 Years204 (30.4%)488 (72.8%)
35 to 44 Years124 (19.3%)413 (64.1%)
45 to 54 Years112 (24.5%)345 (75.5%)
55 to 64 Years85 (17.8%)404 (84.5%)
65 to 74 Years352 (100.0%)140 (39.8%)
75 Years and over264 (100.0%)117 (44.3%)
Total1,828 (41.0%)2,908 (65.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winchendon

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winchendon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years50 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (6.7%)10 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years154 (19.2%)67 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years27 (12.4%)34 (25.4%)
75 Years and over54 (51.9%)69 (43.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Winchendon

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Winchendon: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)31 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (9.2%)9 (6.7%)
75 Years and over54 (51.9%)20 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Winchendon: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (5.5%)15 (11.2%)
75 Years and over39 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Winchendon: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years50 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (3.3%)3 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years72 (9.0%)26 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (12.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Winchendon: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years117 (14.6%)31 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (3.2%)32 (23.9%)
75 Years and over39 (37.5%)49 (30.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Winchendon: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years39 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (25.0%)8 (5.0%)

Technology Access in Winchendon

Computing Device Access in Winchendon

Computing Device Access in Winchendon
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,38486.9%
Smartphone1,31682.7%
Tablet1,03064.7%
No Computing Device945.9%
Total1,592100.0%

Internet Access in Winchendon

Internet Access in Winchendon
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,25278.6%
Cellular Data Only1147.2%
Satellite Internet422.6%
No Internet21013.2%
Total1,592100.0%

Winchendon Summary

Winchendon is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,300 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gardner, Massachusetts Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Winchendon was first settled in 1720 and was officially incorporated in 1764. The town was named after the English village of Winchendon in Buckinghamshire. The town was originally part of the town of Ashburnham, Massachusetts, and was known as "Narragansett Number 4". The town was a major center for the production of wooden clocks in the 19th century.

Geography

Winchendon is located at (42.717, -71.937). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.2 square miles (62.7 km2), of which 23.9 square miles (61.9 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) (1.17%) is water.
The town is bordered by Ashburnham to the north, Royalston to the east, Templeton to the south, and Gardner to the west. The town is located in the northern part of Worcester County, and is approximately 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Boston.

Economy

Winchendon is home to several small businesses, including a number of manufacturing companies. The town is also home to the Winchendon School, a private boarding school.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,845 people, 3,845 households, and 2,541 families residing in the town. The population density was 412.2 people per square mile (159.2/km2). There were 4,068 housing units at an average density of 170.2 per square mile (65.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.17% White, 0.45% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.
There were 3,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,919, and the median income for a family was $50,917. Males had a median income of $36,945 versus $26,945 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,845. About 5.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Winchendon?
Total Population of Winchendon is 4,461.
What is the Total Male Population of Winchendon?
Total Male Population of Winchendon is 2,209.
What is the Total Female Population of Winchendon?
Total Female Population of Winchendon is 2,252.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Winchendon?
There are 98.09 Males per 100 Females in Winchendon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Winchendon?
There are 101.95 Females per 100 Males in Winchendon.
What is the Median Population Age in Winchendon?
Median Population Age in Winchendon is 33.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Winchendon
Average Family Size in Winchendon is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Winchendon
Average Household Size in Winchendon is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Winchendon?
Per Capita income in Winchendon is $34,283.
What is the Median Family Income in Winchendon?
Median Family Income in Winchendon is $65,236.
What is the Median Household income in Winchendon?
Median Household Income in Winchendon is $56,042.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Winchendon?
Income or Wage Gap in Winchendon is 7.4%.
Women in Winchendon earn 92.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Winchendon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Winchendon is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Winchendon?
There are 2,204 People in the Labor Forcein in Winchendon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Winchendon?
63.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Winchendon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Winchendon?
Unemployment Rate in Winchendon is 6.8%.