Ayer town is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Ayer town has a 2024 population of 8,582. Ayer town is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,484 in 2020.
The average household income in Ayer town is $122,113 with a poverty rate of 7.65%. The median age in Ayer town is 40 years: 38 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ayer town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,467 | 76.91% |
| Two or more races | 1,054 | 12.54% |
| Other race | 403 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 240 | 2.85% |
| Black or African American | 236 | 2.81% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,709 | 2.23 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 1,716 | 1.24 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 1,501 | 2.75 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Female | 402 | 3.89 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 90 | 4.89 | 30 | 70 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 316 | 5.17% |
| Associates Degree | 584 | 9.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,480 | 24.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 962 | 15.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,193 | 19.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 317 | 5.18% |
| Some College | 1,266 | 20.69% |
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 | 4,957 | 4,686 | 2,246 |
| Hispanic | 631 | 333 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 575 | 396 | 33 |
| Asian | 232 | 188 | 43 |
| Black | 169 | 157 | 94 |
| Other Race | 151 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 55.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,933 | $72,043 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,942 | $94,327 | $91,786 |
| High School Graduate | $53,206 | $80,284 | $42,868 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,118 | $61,929 | $31,295 |
| Overall | $67,992 | $74,702 | $61,916 |
| Some College | $68,146 | $67,045 | $68,201 |
$67,992
Average Earnings
$74,702
Average Male
$61,916
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.67% of Ayer town residents speak only English, while 12.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,284 | 454 | 7.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,199 | 143 | 11.93% |
| Multiple | 1,054 | 126 | 11.95% |
| Other | 329 | 37 | 11.25% |
| Black | 236 | 10 | 4.24% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100% |
7.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.32%
Male Poverty Rate
8.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ayer town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ayer town is Black, with 4.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.26% |
| Some College | 10.16% |
| High School | 9.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.51% |
| Female Employed | 0.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,781 | $154,692 |
| Households | $100,605 | $122,113 |
| Married Families | $153,189 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,115 | $78,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
468
Number of Veterans
400
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 251 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 240 |
| 55 to 64 | 191 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 456 | 8.12% |
| Black | 12 | 7.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.7%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
65.45%
Born in Ayer town
91.76%
Native Born
8.24%
Foreign Born
2.5%
Non Citizen
5.74%
Naturalized
91.76% of Ayer town residents were born in the United States, with 65.45% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,762 | 36 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 8,726 | 36 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 8,690 | 36 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 8,654 | 36 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 8,618 | 36 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 8,582 | 36 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 8,546 | 36 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 8,510 | 78 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 8,432 | -52 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 8,484 | 283 | 3.45% |
| 2019 | 8,201 | 60 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 8,141 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 8,130 | 44 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 8,086 | 86 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 8,000 | 79 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7,921 | 59 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 7,862 | 143 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 7,719 | 125 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 7,594 | 129 | 1.73% |
| 2010 | 7,465 | 0 | 0% |