Fitchburg, Massachusetts Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Fitchburg, MA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,780 | 7,031,620 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1485.9 | 666.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.42% | 0.53% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 39.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 16,653 | 2,777,931 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Fitchburg grew by 1.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 41,780 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Fitchburg is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.4% of residents. That is 2.8 points above Massachusetts as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,188 24.4% +2.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,703 20.8% -1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,760 21.0% -0.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,036 14.4% -2.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Massachusetts, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.5% of the people living in Fitchburg and men 48.5%.
- Women 51.5% Massachusetts 51.2%
- Men 48.5% Massachusetts 48.8%
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Economy
Fitchburg has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,652 | $104,336 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.69% | 4.91% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fitchburg is about 30% lower than in Massachusetts.
Housing
| Metric | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $289,769 | $494,523 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,221 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.1% | 62.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Fitchburg is about 19.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,221 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fitchburg spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 25.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.9 | 51.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 213 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,544 | $6,603 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 18.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,084 | 14,741 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,723 | 2,164 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Fitchburg is 21 minutes, shorter than the 26 minutes in Massachusetts.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fitchburg has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 42.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Fitchburg has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Fitchburg, MA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Fitchburg, MA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg, MA | 41,780 | $72,652 #2/2 | $289,769 #2/2 | 21.5 min #1/2 |
| Leominster, MA | 43,909 | $83,861 | $350,000 | 21.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
About 41,780 people live in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in 16,653 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Fitchburg, Massachusetts mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Fitchburg, Massachusetts has 1,486 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 17 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
The median home costs 4.0 times the median household income ($289,769 against $72,652), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,221 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
Unemployment in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 6.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
21.5% of adults in Fitchburg, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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