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Ipswich

Massachusetts · 4,370 residents · 1.639 sq mi
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Ipswich has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,452. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $437,700. With a median age of 45.5, 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 45.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,370
+5%since 2000
from 4,161 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,666 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+17%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Ipswich
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,452
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,482 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,607
+99%since 2000
from $23,954 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,237
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+16%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(3,871)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(162)
Asian2%(89)
Other0.5%(21)
Diversity Score17.5%(766)
Diversity Score
18
+185%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ipswich, Massachusetts?

Ipswich, Massachusetts has about 4,370 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ipswich, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Ipswich, Massachusetts earns about $72,452 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 $437,700, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.

How educated are people in Ipswich, Massachusetts?

About 51.4% 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 9.0% 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 238 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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