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Everett

Massachusetts · 49,075 residents · 3.416 sq mi
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Everett has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,627. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $434,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,075
+29%since 2000
from 38,037 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14,366 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 11,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
−1%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K39K43K47K51K1990201020202024Everett
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,627
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,661 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,806
+50%since 2000
from $19,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$434,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,587
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
64.1% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+40%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(28,587)
Black6%(2,269)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(3,617)
Asian3.2%(1,230)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.9%(16,328)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(16,729)
Black14.1%(6,929)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(13,990)
Asian7.5%(3,692)
Other4.9%(2,409)
Diversity Score89.5%(43,940)
Diversity Score
90
+109%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
43.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Everett, Massachusetts?

Everett, Massachusetts has about 49,075 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Everett, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Everett, Massachusetts earns about $70,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Everett, Massachusetts expensive?

In Everett, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $434,300, and the typical rent is about $1,587 a month.

How educated are people in Everett, Massachusetts?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Everett, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Everett, Massachusetts?

About 10.9% of people in Everett, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Everett, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Everett, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,374 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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