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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Haverhill

Massachusetts · 51,418 residents · 33.036 sq mi
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Haverhill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,945. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $140,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% 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

51,418
−13%vs 2000
vs 58,969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,556 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
50K55K60K65K69K1990201020202024Haverhill
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,945
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,464
−34%vs 2000
vs $23,280 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$140,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $153,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$586
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $658 in 2000
US average: $450
58.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
3.8
+24%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(50,912)
Black1.9%(1,110)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(5,174)
Asian1.3%(788)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(16,256)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(48,838)
Black1.9%(969)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,564)
Asian0.7%(340)
Other2.5%(1,271)
Diversity Score22.3%(11,462)
22
−19%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.0%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haverhill, Massachusetts?

Haverhill, Massachusetts has about 51,418 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Haverhill, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Haverhill, Massachusetts earns about $36,945 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haverhill, Massachusetts expensive?

In Haverhill, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $140,800, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Haverhill, Massachusetts?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Haverhill, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haverhill, Massachusetts?

About 8.8% of people in Haverhill, 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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