Newburyport, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Newburyport, Massachusetts is 18,444 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $144,259, the median home value is $792,400, and the median age is 47.3.
The population has grown 9.9% since 2010 (17,440 → 19,163).
18,444
Population
2209
People / sq mi
$144,259
Median Income
$792,400
Median Home Value
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Newburyport covers 8.3 sq mi of land at 2209 people per square mile.
About Newburyport, MA
Newburyport skews on age — the median resident is 47.3, older than the national median. Newburyport is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 18,444.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $144,259, above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.0% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $792,400, with typical rent around $1,511.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 65.9% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 23.6% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Newburyport — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Newburyport city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Newburyport city had a population of 17,440 in 2010 and 19,163 in 2024, a 9.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,163 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.68%.
19,163
Population (2024)
17,440
Population (2010)
19,163
Peak (2024)
0.68%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,440 |
| 2011 | 17,520 |
| 2012 | 17,577 |
| 2013 | 17,714 |
| 2014 | 17,847 |
| 2015 | 17,873 |
| 2016 | 17,929 |
| 2017 | 18,065 |
| 2018 | 18,193 |
| 2019 | 18,289 |
| 2020 | 18,300 |
| 2021 | 18,295 |
| 2022 | 18,726 |
| 2023 | 18,843 |
| 2024 | 19,163 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$144,259
Median Household Income
$78,121
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$792,400
Median Home Value
$1,511
Median Rent
76.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.6%
High School+
65.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.0%
Drive Alone
63.1%
Public Transit
23.6%
Work From Home
32.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
31.6%
Foreign Born
93.3%
Non-English at Home
4.7%
Veterans
10.6%
With Disability
99.1%
Health Insurance
95.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.8% |
| Information | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Retail Trade | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newburyport, Massachusetts has a population of 18,444 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Newburyport, Massachusetts is $144,259, with 4.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Newburyport, Massachusetts is $792,400, with median monthly rent at $1,511 and a homeownership rate of 76.2%.
The median age in Newburyport, Massachusetts is 47.3 years. The population is 44.3% male and 55.7% female.
The population has grown 9.9% since 2010 (17,440 → 19,163).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.