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Methuen Town, Massachusetts Population 2026

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

The population of Methuen Town, Massachusetts is 53,043 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $103,270, the median home value is $472,200, and the median age is 40.5.

The population has grown 6.9% since 2010 (47,445 → 50,706).

53,043

Population

-

People / sq mi

$103,270

Median Income

$472,200

Median Home Value

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About Methuen Town, MA

Methuen Town is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 10.3% of the population. Methuen Town is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 53,043. It ranks #25 among cities in Massachusetts by population.

Households take in a median $103,270, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.8%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $472,200, with typical rent around $1,610.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 30.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.8%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

Methuen Town city Population History (2010-2019)

The city of Methuen Town city had a population of 47,445 in 2010 and 50,706 in 2019, a 6.9% growth over 9 years. The peak was 50,706 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.74%.

2019 · 51K20102019
Methuen Town city population, 2010–2019 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

50,706

Population (2019)

47,445

Population (2010)

50,706

Peak (2019)

0.74%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201047,445
201147,798
201248,129
201348,706
201449,384
201549,797
201649,953
201750,308
201850,565
201950,706

Race & Ethnicity

White59.4%
Black or African American5.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$103,270

Median Household Income

$44,678

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$472,200

Median Home Value

$1,610

Median Rent

72.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.0%

High School+

30.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

75.9%

Public Transit

10.8%

Work From Home

28.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

10.3%

Foreign Born

61.0%

Non-English at Home

3.8%

Veterans

11.7%

With Disability

96.7%

Health Insurance

94.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.2%
Manufacturing13.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.7%
Construction7.6%
Information6.1%
Retail Trade4.8%
Public Administration4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Methuen Town, Massachusetts has a population of 53,043 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Methuen Town, Massachusetts is $103,270, with 5.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Methuen Town, Massachusetts is $472,200, with median monthly rent at $1,610 and a homeownership rate of 72.7%.

The median age in Methuen Town, Massachusetts is 40.5 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The population has grown 6.9% since 2010 (47,445 → 50,706).

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

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