Listed below are the Population & Steets of Agawam City, Massachusetts. As of the 2020 census, the population of Agawam was 28,692. The city is located on the western shore of the Connecticut River, directly across from Springfield, Massachusetts. The city was founded in 1690, but the town was incorporated in 1902.
The residential population of Agawam is predominantly white/Caucasian, with a small trend toward increased diversity. The city's median age is still higher than the surrounding region, but the percentage of black/African Americans and Hispanic/Latino residents increased slightly. The city is currently facing a severe housing affordability problem, and over eight hundred households were considered severely distressed.
The City is experiencing a skilled labor shortage. This shortage has affected many industries, including health care and social assistance. The town's residents could benefit from a concerted training program that would prepare them for higher-paying jobs. The median income in Agawam City is slightly above the state's. A recent census showed that Agawam residents earn more than average compared to other towns in Massachusetts.
The population of Agawam is approximately ten thousand people, which is slightly higher than other nearby cities and towns. However, the population density of the five comparison cities varies significantly from Agawam's. The five comparison cities represent different parts of the state: two are in the Connecticut River Valley, one is near Rhode Island, and the fifth is an inner beltway Boston community. The five cities are located in the northwest corner of Massachusetts, and are separated by the Connecticut River on the north and west.