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Onset (MA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Onset, Massachusetts

StateMassachusetts
Land Area (mi²)1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,507.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.25% (4)
Growth Since 202054.91% (576)
Rank in State199th
Rank in Country12097th

The population of Onset, MA in 2022 is estimated to be 1,625. This is an increase of 0.25% (4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Onset by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Onset by Age

Onset Population Pyramid 2022
Onset Median Age
55
Total
59.1
Male
53.8
Female
Onset Sex Ratio
52.81%
554
Male
47.19%
495
Female
Onset Age Dependency Ratio
59.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
14.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Onset Adults
961
Adults
(357 of whom are seniors) in Onset.

Population of Onset by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Onset

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 39.28%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 42.6%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 35.56%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Onset

While the overall poverty rate of Onset is 39.28%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (35.56%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (42.6%).

Poverty Rate of Onset by Employment Status and Sex

41.87%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Onset by Education

59.15%
Less Than 9th Grade
60.87%
High School
24.21%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Onset

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Onset

The most common language spoken in Onset is English, with 83.51% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 16.49% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Onset by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Onset, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Onset by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree9210.27%
Bachelors Degree18520.65%
Associates Degree18620.76%
Some College13214.73%
High School Graduate23025.67%
9th to 12th Grade293.24%
Less Than 9th Grade424.69%

Earnings Statistics of Onset by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$0

Average Earnings

$0

Average Male

$0

Average Female

Employment of Onset by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Onset by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
20.5%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Onset by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Onset

Marriage Rates

  • 35.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 37.8%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 33.7%

    Female Marriage Rate

Onset Marriage

In Onset, 37.8% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Onset

Onset Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Onset Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
58.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Onset by Type

2.73
Average Family Size
1.65
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets