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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Topsfield

Massachusetts · 2,826 residents · 2.707 sq mi
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Topsfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,898. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $302,400. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 68% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,826
+4%since 1990
from 2,711 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,044 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,001 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+4%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Topsfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,898
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,100 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,953
+44%since 1990
from $24,192 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$302,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$614
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $530 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
17.8% rent
3.6
−17%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,655)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(34)
Asian0.5%(14)
Diversity Score8%(218)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,757)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.6%(16)
Diversity Score3.8%(107)
4
−53%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.4%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 41.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.4%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−30%since 1990
from 25.8 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 Topsfield, Massachusetts?

Topsfield, Massachusetts has about 2,826 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Topsfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Topsfield, Massachusetts earns about $84,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Topsfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Topsfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $302,400, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Topsfield, Massachusetts?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Topsfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Topsfield, Massachusetts?

About 2.2% of people in Topsfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Topsfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Topsfield, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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