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Westminster, MA


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Westminster, Massachusetts

Westminster, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 20 miles N of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 45 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Fitchburg - Leominster area. There are 6,907 residents in Westminster.

The People and Families of Westminster

In Westminster, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of Westminster, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westminster had a median family income of $61,835.

Political Inclinations

Westminster folks tended to give their money ($1,750) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Westminster Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Westminster that were owner-occupied was 86%.

Commuting

In Westminster, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Westminster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Westminster Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Westminster, MA

Comparing Westminster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

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