Gardner, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
21,075
Population
955/sq mi density
$62,948
Median Income
$34,248 per capita
$271,300
Home Value
$373,721 Zillow
$1,071
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
329
Violent Crime/100K
629 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,948 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$271,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
21,075
Census 2023
Population Density
955
per square mile
Land Area
23.0
square miles (59.6 km²)
Median Age
43.5 yrs
12% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
81.3%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
86.3%
Spanish
11.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.0%
Veterans
7.0%
17% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.8%
37% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.8%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.2%
63% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.456
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 21,075 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 955 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
Language
| English Only | 86.3% |
| Spanish | 11.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.0% |
| Veterans | 7.0% |
| Disability | 17.8% |
| Health Insurance | 96.8% |
| Uninsured | 3.2% |
| Broadband Access | 87.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.456 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |