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Rowley

Massachusetts · 1,434 residents · 1.714 sq mi
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Rowley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,031. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $244,500. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% 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

1,434
+34%since 1990
from 1,069 in 1990
1990 – 2024
837 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 624 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+14%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rowley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,031
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,343
+19%since 1990
from $17,934 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$244,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $177,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$471
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $483 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
28.8% rent
5.2
+29%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,069)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,403)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.6%(8)
Diversity Score3.5%(50)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.3%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
+5%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowley, Massachusetts?

Rowley, Massachusetts has about 1,434 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rowley, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Rowley, Massachusetts earns about $47,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rowley, Massachusetts expensive?

In Rowley, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $244,500, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Rowley, Massachusetts?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rowley, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rowley, Massachusetts?

About 4.4% of people in Rowley, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rowley, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Rowley, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 365 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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