Mansfield, Massachusetts
Mansfield, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 10 miles NW of Taunton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 23 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 22,414 people lived in Mansfield.
The People and Families of Mansfield
In Mansfield, about 64% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the town without hitting a preschooler.
Mansfield is noted for its large share of males.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Mansfield had a median family income of $78,058. Significantly, more adults in Mansfield have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Massachusetts.
Political Inclinations
Mansfield residents donated more money ($12,950) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.
Mansfield Housing
An estimated 72% of living spaces in Mansfield are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Mansfield as a sign of wealth and desirability.
Commuting
In Mansfield, 85% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | 22,414 | $78,058 |
| Easton | 22,299 | $82,190 |
| Foxborough | 16,246 | $78,811 |
| Norton | 18,036 | $71,848 |
| Plainville | 7,683 | $68,640 |
| Sharon | 17,408 | $99,015 |
| Wrentham | 10,554 | $89,058 |
High Points
Mansfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Profile of Mansfield, MA
Comparing Mansfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | |  |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | |  |
