Before we look at the population of Whitinsville, let us look at the statistics of violent crime in the city. This crime map shows the number of crimes per 1,000 Whitinsville residents over a year. It is important to note that while violent crime is rare in Whitinsville City, it is more prevalent in the north of the city than in the south. For this reason, the violent crime rate in Whitinsville is below the Massachusetts and national averages.
The population of Whitinsville is relatively low, with just 10.8% living below the federal poverty line. The city has a history of thriving mill communities and was recently written up as a Harvard business history study. In fact, the city is home to the largest textile machine manufacturer in the world, and was named a "City of Industry" in Harvard's Encyclopedia of Business History. In addition to textile industry, the town's economy has been fueled by the town's prosperity in textile manufacturing.
The city is home to two businesses - the Whitin Machine Works and the Whidin Mill. Together, these two businesses were the biggest producers of textile spindles in the world. Even today, Whitinsville is still home to some of the original village structures, including churches, schools, and housing for workers. The city is home to Harvard Business History classes that study business history and entrepreneurship. The population of Whitinsville is roughly 12,000 people, which is higher than the Massachusetts average.