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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marblehead

Massachusetts · 19,971 residents · 4.379 sq mi
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Marblehead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $254,700. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 44% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
54% 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

19,971
−2%vs 2000
vs 20,377 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,561 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,333
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,968 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$30,615
−34%vs 2000
vs $46,738 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$254,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $336,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$760
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $907 in 2000
US average: $450
71.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.3% in 2000
28.2% rent
4.8
+5%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(19,747)
Black0.4%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(179)
Asian1%(200)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(1,158)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(19,749)
Black0.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(167)
Asian0.5%(93)
Other0.1%(25)
Diversity Score4.8%(952)
5
−16%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.7%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
22.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marblehead, Massachusetts?

Marblehead, Massachusetts has about 19,971 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marblehead, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marblehead, Massachusetts earns about $53,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marblehead, Massachusetts expensive?

In Marblehead, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $254,700, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Marblehead, Massachusetts?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marblehead, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marblehead, Massachusetts?

About 3.3% of people in Marblehead, 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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