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Amesbury

Massachusetts · 17,588 residents (2025 est.)
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The short version

Amesbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,554. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $519,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,403
2024 – 2025
Median age
43.7
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,588 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,554
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$58,352
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$519,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,683
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(14,951)
Black2.7%(467)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(810)
Asian1%(179)
Other5.7%(996)
Diversity Score32%(5,562)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(14,951)
Black2.7%(467)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(810)
Asian1%(179)
Other5.7%(996)
Diversity Score32%(5,562)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
7.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amesbury, Massachusetts?

Amesbury, Massachusetts has about 17,403 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amesbury, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Amesbury, Massachusetts earns about $103,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amesbury, Massachusetts expensive?

In Amesbury, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $519,300, and the typical rent is about $1,683 a month.

How educated are people in Amesbury, Massachusetts?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in Amesbury, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amesbury, Massachusetts?

About 7.1% of people in Amesbury, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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