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Population Review

Marblehead, Massachusetts Population 2026

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

The population of Marblehead, Massachusetts is 20,334 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $165,859, the median home value is $906,200, and the median age is 49.1.

20,334

Population

4644

People / sq mi

$165,859

Median Income

$906,200

Median Home Value

Marblehead covers 4.4 sq mi of land at 4644 people per square mile.

About Marblehead, MA

Marblehead is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 20,334. It ranks #69 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 49.1, older than the national median. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The median household income in Marblehead is $165,859, above the US median of $74,580. 2.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $906,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,769. The homeownership rate of 82.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Marblehead reflects 76.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 29.9% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.4 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White95.0%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$165,859

Median Household Income

$94,232

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$906,200

Median Home Value

$1,769

Median Rent

82.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

99.1%

High School+

76.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.6%

Drive Alone

53.7%

Public Transit

29.9%

Work From Home

32.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.5%

Foreign Born

91.5%

Non-English at Home

4.2%

Veterans

6.8%

With Disability

98.7%

Health Insurance

96.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate20.4%
Information14.5%
Construction7.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.0%
Public Administration4.8%
Manufacturing4.5%
Retail Trade4.0%
Transportation & Warehousing2.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marblehead, Massachusetts has a population of 20,334 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Marblehead, Massachusetts is $165,859, with 2.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Marblehead, Massachusetts is $906,200, with median monthly rent at $1,769 and a homeownership rate of 82.8%.

The median age in Marblehead, Massachusetts is 49.1 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

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

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