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Beverly

Massachusetts · 43,363 residents (2025 est.) · 15.09 sq mi
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Beverly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,044. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $650,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,665
+7%since 2000
from 39,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,827 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+2%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:43,363 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K40K42K43K1990201020202024Beverly
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,044
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,984 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,531
+97%since 2000
from $28,626 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+3%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$650,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,771
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $740 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+50%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(37,781)
Black1%(391)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(720)
Asian1.3%(509)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(3,983)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(35,972)
Black2.8%(1,209)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,615)
Asian1.7%(715)
Other5%(2,154)
Diversity Score35.2%(15,026)
Diversity Score
35
+252%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 83.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beverly, Massachusetts?

Beverly, Massachusetts has about 42,665 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beverly, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Beverly, Massachusetts earns about $106,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beverly, Massachusetts expensive?

In Beverly, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $650,300, and the typical rent is about $1,771 a month.

How educated are people in Beverly, Massachusetts?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Beverly, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beverly, Massachusetts?

About 9.4% of people in Beverly, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beverly, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Beverly, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,470 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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