Demographics — Maynard, MA

Population & Age

At around 11,000 residents, Maynard is dense for its 5.4-square-mile footprint. The age distribution skews slightly older than the state median — a working-age town with a visible retiree population and a cluster of young families drawn by relatively affordable housing.

Age Distribution

Percent of total population by age group

Race & Ethnicity

Share of total population

— residents

— median age

— male

— female

Educational Attainment

Maynard's educational profile reflects its position in the Route 2 tech corridor. A high share of residents hold bachelor's or advanced degrees — consistent with a town that attracts professionals from Acton, Sudbury, and beyond while offering more accessible home prices.

Highest Degree Completed

Residents 25 and older

— HS diploma or higher

— bachelor's or higher

— graduate degree

— residents 25+

Households & Nativity

Household composition reflects a mix of established families and single-person households — typical of a small New England town with a range of housing types from single-family homes to apartment conversions.

Household Composition

Share of all households by type

Nativity

Native-born vs. foreign-born residents

— total households

— family households

— living alone

— foreign-born

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2020–2024. Profiles DP05 (demographics) and DP02 (social characteristics). All figures are estimates with margins of error.