Nahant town is located in Essex County Massachusetts. Nahant town has a 2024 population of 3,311. Nahant town is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually but its population has decreased by -0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,331 in 2020.
The average household income in Nahant town is $159,011 with a poverty rate of 4.59%. The median age in Nahant town is 58.1 years: 52.8 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nahant town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,146 | 94.3% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 1.89% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,626 | 2.02 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Married | 759 | 2.69 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 704 | 1.12 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 112 | 2.86 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Male | 51 | 2.73 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
82.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 1.93% |
| Associates Degree | 185 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 890 | 33% |
| Graduate Degree | 794 | 29.44% |
| High School Graduate | 518 | 19.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.52% |
| Some College | 244 | 9.05% |
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 | 2,562 | 2,496 | 1,601 |
| Black | 51 | 51 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 47 | 24 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,182 | $85,132 | $65,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,341 | $150,625 | $103,450 |
| High School Graduate | $52,778 | $65,903 | $31,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $85,526 | $90,776 | $71,563 |
| Some College | $58,833 | $66,607 | $43,226 |
$85,526
Average Earnings
$90,776
Average Male
$71,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.14% of Nahant town residents speak only English, while 8.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,099 | 139 | 4.49% |
| Black | 63 | 12 | 19.05% |
4.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.4%
Male Poverty Rate
5.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nahant town is Black, with 19.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nahant town is White, with 4.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.81% |
| Some College | 10.26% |
| High School | 8.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.31% |
| Female Employed | 0.8% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $140,625 | $202,391 |
| Households | $105,867 | $159,011 |
| Married Families | $159,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,094 | $101,351 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
174
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| World War II | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 6.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
70.38%
Born in Nahant town
93.65%
Native Born
6.35%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
5.52%
Naturalized
93.65% of Nahant town residents were born in the United States, with 70.38% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.84% 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 | 3,366 | 11 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 3,355 | 11 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 3,344 | 11 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 3,333 | 11 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 3,322 | 11 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 3,311 | 11 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 3,300 | 11 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 3,289 | -28 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 3,317 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 3,331 | -179 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 3,510 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 3,518 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 3,505 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 3,492 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 3,496 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 3,483 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 3,474 | 28 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 3,446 | 13 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 3,433 | 16 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 3,417 | 0 | 0% |