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Gloucester

Massachusetts · 29,729 residents · 26.193 sq mi
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Gloucester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,260. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $435,200. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,729
−2%since 2000
from 30,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,135 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+25%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K29K29K30K30K1990201020202024Gloucester
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,260
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,630
+74%since 2000
from $25,595 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,233
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $677 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+34%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(29,117)
Black0.5%(159)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(449)
Asian0.7%(217)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(2,045)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(26,256)
Black1%(294)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,386)
Asian1.1%(332)
Other1.9%(559)
Diversity Score20.9%(6,225)
Diversity Score
21
+210%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloucester, Massachusetts?

Gloucester, Massachusetts has about 29,729 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gloucester, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Gloucester, Massachusetts earns about $76,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gloucester, Massachusetts expensive?

In Gloucester, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $435,200, and the typical rent is about $1,233 a month.

How educated are people in Gloucester, Massachusetts?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gloucester, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gloucester, Massachusetts?

About 9.6% of people in Gloucester, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gloucester, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Gloucester, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,013 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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