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Methuen

Massachusetts · 54,584 residents (2025 est.)
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The short version

Methuen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $499,700. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,475
2024 – 2025
Median age
39.9
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54,584 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,310
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,042
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$499,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,749
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.3%
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(29,032)
Black4.6%(2,439)
Hispanic / Latino33.1%(17,722)
Asian4.7%(2,525)
Other3.3%(1,757)
Diversity Score73.8%(39,440)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(29,032)
Black4.6%(2,439)
Hispanic / Latino33.1%(17,722)
Asian4.7%(2,525)
Other3.3%(1,757)
Diversity Score73.8%(39,440)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
23.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Methuen, Massachusetts?

Methuen, Massachusetts has about 53,475 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Methuen, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Methuen, Massachusetts earns about $113,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Methuen, Massachusetts expensive?

In Methuen, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $499,700, and the typical rent is about $1,749 a month.

How educated are people in Methuen, Massachusetts?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Methuen, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Methuen, Massachusetts?

About 7.9% of people in Methuen, 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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