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Newburyport

Massachusetts · 18,289 residents · 8.35 sq mi
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Newburyport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,740. Population has held roughly steady 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 $608,300. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,289
+6%since 2000
from 17,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,190 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,059 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+23%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Newburyport
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,740
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,557 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,818
+75%since 2000
from $34,187 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$608,300
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,326
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+32%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(16,753)
Black0.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(151)
Asian0.6%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(810)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(16,666)
Black0.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(461)
Asian1.4%(252)
Other1.6%(300)
Diversity Score15.4%(2,812)
Diversity Score
15
+226%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newburyport, Massachusetts?

Newburyport, Massachusetts has about 18,289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newburyport, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Newburyport, Massachusetts earns about $110,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newburyport, Massachusetts expensive?

In Newburyport, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $608,300, and the typical rent is about $1,326 a month.

How educated are people in Newburyport, Massachusetts?

About 62.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newburyport, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newburyport, Massachusetts?

About 5.5% of people in Newburyport, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newburyport, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Newburyport, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,938 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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