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Ipswich

Massachusetts · 4,924 residents · 1.639 sq mi
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Ipswich is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,102. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 55% 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 $598,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,924
+18%since 2000
from 4,161 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,004 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 2,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Ipswich
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,102
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,482 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,543
+182%since 2000
from $23,954 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+16%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$598,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,530
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+10%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,005)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(46)
Asian1%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(256)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(4,436)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(197)
Asian3.4%(168)
Other2.5%(122)
Diversity Score23.1%(1,139)
Diversity Score
23
+275%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ipswich, Massachusetts?

Ipswich, Massachusetts has about 4,924 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ipswich, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Ipswich, Massachusetts earns about $104,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ipswich, Massachusetts expensive?

In Ipswich, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $598,400, and the typical rent is about $1,530 a month.

How educated are people in Ipswich, Massachusetts?

About 55.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ipswich, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ipswich, Massachusetts?

About 5.6% of people in Ipswich, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ipswich, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Ipswich, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 792 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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