Danvers town is located in Essex County Massachusetts. Danvers town has a 2024 population of 27,974. Danvers town is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually but its population has decreased by -0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,039 in 2020.
The average household income in Danvers town is $137,719 with a poverty rate of 4.33%. The median age in Danvers town is 44.4 years: 43.4 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Danvers town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,389 | 90.97% |
| Asian | 678 | 2.43% |
| Black or African American | 675 | 2.42% |
| Two or more races | 650 | 2.33% |
| Other race | 421 | 1.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.11% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,147 | 2.43 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 6,008 | 3.1 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 3,772 | 1.2 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Female | 1,174 | 2.81 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 193 | 3.1 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 852 | 4.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,849 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,190 | 29.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,719 | 17.77% |
| High School Graduate | 4,584 | 21.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 326 | 1.56% |
| Some College | 3,410 | 16.29% |
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 | 18,894 | 17,956 | 8,828 |
| Hispanic | 841 | 717 | 529 |
| Asian | 429 | 342 | 242 |
| 2+ Races | 396 | 373 | 81 |
| Black | 395 | 366 | 194 |
| Other Race | 281 | 272 | 185 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 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 other race people with a rate of 65.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,833 | $104,841 | $62,619 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,649 | $124,647 | $83,200 |
| High School Graduate | $52,342 | $75,968 | $34,297 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,974 | $36,207 | $14,291 |
| Overall | $66,317 | $85,797 | $58,774 |
| Some College | $58,141 | $79,980 | $50,861 |
$66,317
Average Earnings
$85,797
Average Male
$58,774
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.3% of Danvers town residents speak only English, while 11.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,244 | 997 | 4.11% |
| Hispanic | 1,186 | 108 | 9.11% |
| Black | 653 | 43 | 6.58% |
| Asian | 668 | 36 | 5.39% |
| Other | 414 | 21 | 5.07% |
4.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.5%
Male Poverty Rate
5.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Danvers town is Hispanic, with 9.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Danvers town is White, with 4.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.58% |
| High School | 7.24% |
| Some College | 4.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.85% |
| Female Employed | 1.52% |
| Male Employed | 1.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,926 | $157,690 |
| Households | $116,636 | $137,719 |
| Married Families | $155,763 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,127 | $90,934 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,263
Number of Veterans
1,209
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 278 |
| First Gulf War | 272 |
| Korea | 164 |
| World War II | 110 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 589 |
| 35 to 54 | 294 |
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 55 to 64 | 175 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,207 | 5.71% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 9.87% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 4.75% |
| Black | 9 | 2.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
75.99%
Born in Danvers town
90.76%
Native Born
9.24%
Foreign Born
2.91%
Non Citizen
6.32%
Naturalized
90.76% of Danvers town residents were born in the United States, with 75.99% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.91% 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 | 28,364 | 78 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 28,286 | 78 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 28,208 | 78 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 28,130 | 78 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 28,052 | 78 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 27,974 | 78 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 27,896 | 78 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 27,818 | -66 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 27,884 | -155 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 28,039 | 466 | 1.69% |
| 2019 | 27,573 | 16 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 27,557 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 27,531 | 30 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 27,501 | -325 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 27,826 | 67 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 27,759 | 476 | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 27,283 | 126 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 27,157 | 226 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 26,931 | 387 | 1.46% |
| 2010 | 26,544 | 0 | 0% |