Attleboro, Massachusetts Income Statistics
Attleboro Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Attleboro Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Attleboro | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,711 | $104,336 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $68,556 | $80,230 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.4% | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 15.9% | 20.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 14.6% | 22.3% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Attleboro is about 5% lower than in Massachusetts. Income has been growing slower in Attleboro (4.4%/yr) than in Massachusetts (4.9%/yr).
About 16% of adults in Attleboro earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Massachusetts average of 21%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Attleboro, Massachusetts grew by 48.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $98,711 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.4% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Attleboro
| Metric | Attleboro | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.504 | 0.531 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $78,864 | $90,842 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $64,290 | $75,629 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.5% | 16.7% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Attleboro, it is 0.504, lower than Massachusetts's 0.531, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 23% more than women's income in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Over a 35-year career, a 23% wage gap accumulates to roughly $510,090 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Attleboro, Massachusetts has narrowed from about 22% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 24% in 2021, and was narrowest at 9% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,929 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Attleboro | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 14.5% | 18.6% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 27 | 25 | 22 |
Approximately 1,256 people are unemployed in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
The average commute time in Attleboro is 27 minutes, longer than the 25 minutes in Massachusetts.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Attleboro, Massachusetts has fallen from 8.4% to 4.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.2% in 2012 and fell as low as 4.2% in 2020.
Attleboro, MA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Attleboro, MA is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 46,761 residents against a local median of 30,984. Where Attleboro, MA breaks from the cities next to it is median household income, sitting 43% above the local median of $69,228 at $98,711. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Unemployment tells the same story from another angle: 4.7% against a local median of 7.3%, 36% below it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: median household income runs ahead of the neighbourhood while income growth runs behind it, so Attleboro, MA is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The cities themselves spread $62,863 on median household income, so Attleboro, MA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Attleboro, MA has the 2nd highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleboro, MA | 46,761 | $98,711 #2/4 | 4.4%/yr #3/4 | 4.7% #1/4 | 0.504 #3/4 |
| North Attleborough Town, MA | 30,984 | $112,039 | 3.5%/yr | 5.7% | 0.500 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 75,796 | $69,228 | 5.8%/yr | 7.3% | 0.497 |
| Central Falls, RI | 22,570 | $49,176 | 7.0%/yr | 7.9% | 0.525 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Attleboro, Massachusetts has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Massachusetts, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
How Wealthy Is Attleboro, Massachusetts?
Attleboro has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $98,711, about 5% lower than the Massachusetts average of $104,336.
Are incomes growing in Attleboro, Massachusetts?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Attleboro, Massachusetts rose 49%, from $66,324 to $98,711. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Massachusetts as a whole: +49% against +61%.
What was the median household income in Attleboro in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Attleboro, Massachusetts was $91,500, up 1% from $90,546 in 2022. The Massachusetts median that year was $101,513.
What was the median household income in Attleboro in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Attleboro, Massachusetts was $77,652. By 2024 it had risen 27% to $98,711.
What is the Gini coefficient in Attleboro, Massachusetts?
The Gini coefficient in Attleboro is 0.504. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Attleboro, Massachusetts?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Attleboro, Massachusetts has narrowed from about 22% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 24% in 2021, and was narrowest at 9% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,929 since 2009.
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