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Nahant

Massachusetts · 3,334 residents · 1.076 sq mi
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Nahant is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,243. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 62% 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 $582,600. With a median age of 56.3, 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 56.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,334
−8%since 2000
from 3,632 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,099 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+26%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Nahant
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,243
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,422
+64%since 2000
from $41,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$582,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,574
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $840 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+38%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,504)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(39)
Asian1.1%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(216)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,033)
Black1.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(102)
Asian1.6%(52)
Other2.2%(72)
Diversity Score18.9%(631)
Diversity Score
19
+218%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nahant, Massachusetts?

Nahant, Massachusetts has about 3,334 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nahant, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Nahant, Massachusetts earns about $94,243 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 $582,600, and the typical rent is about $1,574 a month.

How educated are people in Nahant, Massachusetts?

About 62.4% 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 3.2% 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 494 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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