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Population Review

Everett, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Everett, Massachusetts is 49,236 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $79,658, the median home value is $605,200, and the median age is 35.8.

The population has grown 24.4% since 2010 (41,658 → 51,825).

49,236

Population

14409

People / sq mi

$79,658

Median Income

$605,200

Median Home Value

Everett covers 3.4 sq mi of land at 14409 people per square mile.

About Everett, MA

Everett is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 49,236. It ranks #26 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 35.8, younger than the national median. The population is 53.6% male and 46.4% female.

The median household income in Everett is $79,658, above the US median of $74,580. 14.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $605,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,988. The homeownership rate of 36.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Everett reflects 23.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.3 minutes each way.

Everett city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Everett city had a population of 41,658 in 2010 and 51,825 in 2024, a 24.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 51,825 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.58%.

2024 · 52K20102024

51,825

Population (2024)

41,658

Population (2010)

51,825

Peak (2024)

1.58%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201041,658
201142,148
201242,642
201343,126
201444,365
201545,527
201645,908
201746,101
201846,633
201946,451
202048,957
202148,724
202249,883
202350,848
202451,825

Race & Ethnicity

White42.6%
Black or African American12.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$79,658

Median Household Income

$35,941

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$605,200

Median Home Value

$1,988

Median Rent

36.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

79.9%

High School+

23.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

17.4%

Drive Alone

50.4%

Public Transit

8.6%

Work From Home

35.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.5%

Foreign Born

37.1%

Non-English at Home

2.4%

Veterans

11.0%

With Disability

92.4%

Health Insurance

94.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services13.0%
Construction11.1%
Manufacturing7.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.5%
Retail Trade5.3%
Information5.1%
Public Administration3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everett, Massachusetts has a population of 49,236 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Everett, Massachusetts is $79,658, with 14.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Everett, Massachusetts is $605,200, with median monthly rent at $1,988 and a homeownership rate of 36.5%.

The median age in Everett, Massachusetts is 35.8 years. The population is 53.6% male and 46.4% female.

The population has grown 24.4% since 2010 (41,658 → 51,825).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.