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Population Review

Gloucester city, MA — Population & Demographics

Gloucester city, MA has a population of 29,862. The median household income is $87,898 and the median age is 51.0.

29,862

Population

$87,898

Median Income

$587,800

Median Home Value

51.0

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White90.5%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$87,898

Median Household Income

$53,072

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$587,800

Median Home Value

$1,395

Median Rent

63.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.9%

High School+

38.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.5%

Drive Alone

74.1%

Public Transit

10.7%

Work From Home

26.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.3%

Foreign Born

88.4%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

9.9%

With Disability

97.8%

Health Insurance

93.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.1%
Manufacturing9.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.9%
Construction8.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.7%
Information5.4%
Retail Trade5.1%
Public Administration3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing2.0%
Agriculture & Mining1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Gloucester city, MA has a population of 29,862 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Gloucester city, MA is $87,898, with 5.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Gloucester city, MA is $587,800, with median rent at $1,395.

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