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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nahant

Massachusetts · 3,632 residents · 1.076 sq mi
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Nahant is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,052. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $286,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,632
−5%since 1990
from 3,828 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,375 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 3,558 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.6
+16%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Nahant
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,052
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,212 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,807
+84%since 1990
from $22,724 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$286,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$840
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $784 in 1990
US average: $602
68.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
32.0% rent
4.5
−14%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(3,792)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.9%(36)
Diversity Score3.9%(150)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,504)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(39)
Asian1.1%(39)
Diversity Score6%(216)
6
+52%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.5%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 39.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−11%since 1990
from 27.8 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 Nahant, Massachusetts?

Nahant, Massachusetts has about 3,632 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nahant, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Nahant, Massachusetts earns about $64,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nahant, Massachusetts expensive?

In Nahant, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $286,500, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Nahant, Massachusetts?

About 47.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nahant, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nahant, Massachusetts?

About 2.6% of people in Nahant, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nahant, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Nahant, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 196 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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