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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Andover

Massachusetts · 8,242 residents · 3.688 sq mi
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Andover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $224,900. With a median age of 38.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,242
+4%vs 2000
vs 7,900 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,235 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 2,142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 42.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Andover
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,875
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,040 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,311
−33%vs 2000
vs $34,760 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$224,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $294,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$543
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $679 in 2000
US average: $450
53.6%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.9% in 2000
46.4% rent
5.5
+12%vs 2000
vs 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(7,347)
Black1%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(144)
Asian3.1%(244)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(1,133)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(7,962)
Black1.1%(88)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(103)
Asian2.1%(174)
Other0.2%(18)
Diversity Score11.1%(917)
11
−22%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.2%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
21.0%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Andover, Massachusetts?

Andover, Massachusetts has about 8,242 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Andover, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Andover, Massachusetts earns about $40,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Andover, Massachusetts expensive?

In Andover, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $224,900, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Andover, Massachusetts?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Andover, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Andover, Massachusetts?

About 4.7% of people in Andover, 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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