Amesbury Town city is located in Essex County Massachusetts. Amesbury Town city has a 2024 population of 17,426. Amesbury Town city is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,341 in 2020.
The average household income in Amesbury Town city is $128,463 with a poverty rate of 6.97%. The median age in Amesbury Town city is 44.2 years: 42.7 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amesbury Town city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,148 | 87.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,122 | 6.49% |
| Black or African American | 562 | 3.25% |
| Other race | 236 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 197 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,545 | 2.25 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 3,444 | 2.94 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 2,861 | 1.23 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Female | 831 | 2.81 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 409 | 2.49 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 492 | 3.76% |
| Associates Degree | 1,618 | 12.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,476 | 26.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,081 | 15.92% |
| High School Graduate | 2,917 | 22.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 0.89% |
| Some College | 2,373 | 18.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,556 | 11,113 | 4,962 |
| 2+ Races | 717 | 669 | 294 |
| Hispanic | 404 | 354 | 148 |
| Black | 381 | 304 | 111 |
| Asian | 152 | 139 | 107 |
| Other Race | 127 | 99 | 9 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,517 | $104,727 | $65,656 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,285 | $98,750 | $87,788 |
| High School Graduate | $48,088 | $60,234 | $37,492 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,178 | $80,625 | $42,664 |
| Overall | $65,596 | $77,863 | $57,385 |
| Some College | $60,155 | $70,908 | $46,438 |
$65,596
Average Earnings
$77,863
Average Male
$57,385
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.66% of Amesbury Town city residents speak only English, while 8.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,686 | 817 | 5.56% |
| Multiple | 1,107 | 213 | 19.24% |
| Black | 562 | 130 | 23.13% |
| Hispanic | 643 | 54 | 8.4% |
| Other | 235 | 5 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 192 | 4 | 2.08% |
6.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.75%
Male Poverty Rate
8.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amesbury Town city is Black, with 23.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amesbury Town city is Asian, with 2.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.72% |
| High School | 8.01% |
| Some College | 7.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.16% |
| Female Employed | 2.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,791 | $155,518 |
| Households | $100,599 | $128,463 |
| Married Families | $157,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,287 | $79,034 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
594
Number of Veterans
567
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 287 |
| First Gulf War | 151 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 229 |
| 75+ | 165 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 535 | 4.27% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 5.93% |
| Black | 12 | 3.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.97%
Born in Amesbury Town city
91.18%
Native Born
8.82%
Foreign Born
4.1%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
91.18% of Amesbury Town city residents were born in the United States, with 65.97% having been born in Massachusetts. 4.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,041 | 123 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 17,918 | 123 | 0.69% |
| 2027 | 17,795 | 123 | 0.7% |
| 2026 | 17,672 | 123 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 17,549 | 123 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 17,426 | 123 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | 17,303 | 123 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 17,180 | -102 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 17,282 | -59 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 17,341 | -194 | -1.11% |
| 2019 | 17,535 | 17 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 17,518 | 50 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 17,468 | 136 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 17,332 | 41 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 17,291 | 63 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 17,228 | 487 | 2.91% |
| 2013 | 16,741 | 204 | 1.23% |
| 2012 | 16,537 | 107 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 16,430 | 106 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 16,324 | 0 | 0% |