Gloucester, MA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Gloucester?
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There are 29,830 residents in Gloucester, with a median age of 51. Of this, 49.23% are males and 50.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.61% of the resident pool in Gloucester, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.32%. Additionally, 5.06% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 26,842 people in Gloucester currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 26,842 people in Gloucester currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 29,830 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 14,685 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 15,145 | 0.3% |
Male population 49.23%
Female population 50.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 51 | 1.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 26,732 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 1,588 | -6.7% |
| Not Citizen | 1,510 | 5.8% |
Citizen US Born 89.61%
Citizen not US Born 5.32%
Not Citizen 5.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 125 | 4.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,952 | -6.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 323 | -20.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 130 | -19.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 26,842 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 6.65%
Moved from Same State 1.1%
Moved from Different State 0.44%
Same House as Last Year 91.39%
What are the employment statistics in Gloucester?
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White-collar workers make up 77.9% of the working population in Gloucester, while blue-collar employees account for 22.1%. There are also 2,226 entrepreneurs in Gloucester (14.33% of the workforce); 10,122 workers employed in private companies (65.17%); and 1,682 people working in governmental institutions (10.83%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,099 | -2.7% |
| Blue Collar | 3,433 | 4.3% |
White Collar 77.9%
Blue Collar 22.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,226 | 2.0% |
| Private Companies | 10,122 | -1.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,682 | 5.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,502 | -8.3% |
Self Employees 14.33%
Private Companies 65.17%
Governmental Workers 10.83%
Not for Profit Companies 9.67%
How many households are there in Gloucester?
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There are a total of 13,259 households in Gloucester, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.5% of these Gloucester households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.5%. Additionally, 20.54% of households have children and 79.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 13,259 | 0.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.9% |
| Family Households | 7,889 | -2.5% |
| Non-family Households | 5,370 | 5.8% |
Family Households 59.5%
Non-family Households 40.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,723 | -4.4% |
| Households without Children | 10,536 | 2.1% |
Households with Children 20.54%
Households without Children 79.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Gloucester?
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The average annual household income in Gloucester is $113,207, while the median household income sits at $84,465 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,932, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $104,028. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,720 and $63,720, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $113,207 | 7.4% |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | 1.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,982 | 13.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 26,164 | -1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Gloucester?
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There are 14,630 housing units in Gloucester, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1943. Of the 13,259 occupied housing units in Gloucester, 61.44% are owner-occupied, while 38.56% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $512,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,688 per month in Gloucester.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $512,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,688 per month in Gloucester.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 14,630 | -1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1943 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,143 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 514 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 968 | -20.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,115 | -16.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,341 | 27.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,346 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 869 | -20.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 773 | 10.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 442 | -11.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 119 | 26.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,259 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,146 | -1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,113 | 4.2% |
Owner Occupied 61.44%
Renter Occupied 38.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,222 | -2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,924 | 0.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $512,400 | 11.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $578,900 | 25.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,688 | 12.8% |
With Mortgage 64.11%
Without Mortgage 35.89%
What is the level of education in Gloucester?
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Approximately 32.07% of the population in Gloucester holds a high school degree (that's 8,090 residents), while 18.39% have attained a college certificate (6,252 locals) and 22.54% have a bachelor's degree (5,687 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 635 | -2.2% |
| Some High School | 8,090 | 5.9% |
| Some College | 6,252 | -2.7% |
| Associate Degree | 2,365 | -11.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,687 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,811 | -0.7% |
No High School 2.52%
Some High School 32.07%
Some College 18.39%
Associate Degree 9.37%
Bachelor's Degree 22.54%
Graduate Degree 15.11%
What is the marital status of Gloucester residents?
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A total of 7,852 people in Gloucester have never been married (which represents 30.3% of the total population), while 13,289 of them are wedded (51.27%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 348 (1.34%) and 3,168 (12.22%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,852 | 5.9% |
| Married | 13,289 | -2.6% |
| Separated | 348 | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 1,609 | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 3,168 | 0.0% |
Never Married 30.3%
Married 51.27%
Separated 1.34%
Widowed 6.21%
Divorced 12.22%
What are the most common means of transportation in Gloucester?
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The top three means of transportation people in Gloucester use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 12,328 residents commute by car, 777 prefer going to work by walking and 250 by railroad.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 12,328 | -3.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 61 | -10.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 6 | N/A |
| Railroad | 250 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 33 | -45.0% |
| Walk | 777 | 12.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Gloucester by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.