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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marblehead

Massachusetts · 20,377 residents · 4.379 sq mi
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Marblehead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,968. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $336,400. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,377
+2%since 1990
from 19,971 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,653 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 4,561 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+6%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K20K20K20K21K1990201020202024Marblehead
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,968
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$46,738
+53%since 1990
from $30,615 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$336,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$907
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $760 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
24.7% rent
4.5
−5%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

61.5%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 95.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
−4%since 1990
from 29.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marblehead, Massachusetts?

Marblehead, Massachusetts has about 20,377 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marblehead, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marblehead, Massachusetts earns about $73,968 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 $336,400, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Marblehead, Massachusetts?

About 61.5% 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 4.3% of people in Marblehead, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marblehead, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Marblehead, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 406 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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