Methuen Town city is located in Essex County Massachusetts. Methuen Town city has a 2024 population of 53,675. Methuen Town city is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,993 in 2020.
The average household income in Methuen Town city is $117,518 with a poverty rate of 8.93%. The median age in Methuen Town city is 40.6 years: 39.6 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Methuen Town city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,864 | 62.23% |
| Other race | 9,139 | 17.3% |
| Two or more races | 5,580 | 10.57% |
| Black or African American | 2,910 | 5.51% |
| Asian | 2,205 | 4.18% |
| Native American | 114 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,043 | 2.75 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 9,598 | 3.38 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 5,254 | 1.17 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 2,861 | 3.36 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Male | 1,330 | 3.03 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,756 | 4.76% |
| Associates Degree | 3,142 | 8.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,226 | 19.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,110 | 11.15% |
| High School Graduate | 10,805 | 29.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,165 | 5.87% |
| Some College | 7,663 | 20.79% |
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 | 23,059 | 21,947 | 8,113 |
| Hispanic | 9,740 | 7,389 | 1,691 |
| Other Race | 5,941 | 4,255 | 863 |
| 2+ Races | 3,145 | 2,755 | 818 |
| Black | 1,700 | 1,553 | 467 |
| Asian | 1,512 | 1,283 | 817 |
| Native American | 76 | 63 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,659 | $80,406 | $68,239 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,500 | $120,000 | $74,111 |
| High School Graduate | $43,238 | $52,665 | $30,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,324 | $50,988 | $26,414 |
| Overall | $56,328 | $67,199 | $45,837 |
| Some College | $52,746 | $65,833 | $41,283 |
$56,328
Average Earnings
$67,199
Average Male
$45,837
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.85% of Methuen Town city residents speak only English, while 37.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,751 | 2,564 | 16.28% |
| White | 30,272 | 1,478 | 4.88% |
| Other | 9,087 | 1,396 | 15.36% |
| Multiple | 5,568 | 932 | 16.74% |
| Black | 2,907 | 250 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 2,205 | 244 | 11.07% |
| Native | 114 | 29 | 25.44% |
8.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.51%
Male Poverty Rate
10.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Methuen Town city is Native, with 25.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Methuen Town city is White, with 4.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.73% |
| High School | 9.15% |
| Some College | 7.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.3% |
| Female Employed | 4.02% |
| Male Employed | 2.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,241 | $132,070 |
| Households | $93,681 | $117,518 |
| Married Families | $128,364 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,424 | $66,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,821
Number of Veterans
1,616
Male Veterans
205
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 747 |
| First Gulf War | 438 |
| Second Gulf War | 233 |
| Korea | 207 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 553 |
| 65 to 74 | 497 |
| 35 to 54 | 415 |
| 55 to 64 | 269 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,622 | 5.92% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 0.79% |
| Black | 77 | 3.86% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 39 | 2.39% |
| Other Race | 23 | 0.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
62.34%
Born in Methuen Town city
76.86%
Native Born
23.14%
Foreign Born
7.59%
Non Citizen
15.55%
Naturalized
76.86% of Methuen Town city residents were born in the United States, with 62.34% having been born in Massachusetts. 7.59% 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 | 54,775 | 220 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 54,555 | 220 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 54,335 | 220 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 54,115 | 220 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 53,895 | 220 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 53,675 | 220 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 53,455 | 220 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 53,235 | 347 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 52,888 | -105 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 52,993 | 2,251 | 4.44% |
| 2019 | 50,742 | 145 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 50,597 | 256 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 50,341 | 368 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 49,973 | 155 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 49,818 | 418 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 49,400 | 682 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 48,718 | 579 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 48,139 | 333 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 47,806 | 356 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 47,450 | 0 | 0% |