Saugus town is located in Essex County Massachusetts. Saugus town has a 2024 population of 28,719. Saugus town is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,604 in 2020.
The average household income in Saugus town is $118,431 with a poverty rate of 8.77%. The median age in Saugus town is 44.4 years: 42.4 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Saugus town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,398 | 81.91% |
| Two or more races | 1,722 | 6.03% |
| Other race | 1,594 | 5.58% |
| Black or African American | 949 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 864 | 3.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,768 | 2.62 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 5,911 | 3.27 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Non Family | 3,245 | 1.26 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 1,009 | 2.99 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Male | 603 | 3.06 | 76 | 24 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,165 | 5.4% |
| Associates Degree | 2,117 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,850 | 17.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,575 | 11.94% |
| High School Graduate | 7,324 | 33.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 935 | 4.33% |
| Some College | 3,604 | 16.71% |
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 | 17,250 | 15,677 | 5,038 |
| Hispanic | 1,830 | 1,689 | 591 |
| Other Race | 1,099 | 918 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 1,013 | 948 | 224 |
| Asian | 676 | 564 | 379 |
| Black | 662 | 597 | 195 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,433 | $82,667 | $69,902 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,452 | $106,719 | $77,411 |
| High School Graduate | $50,255 | $58,018 | $38,722 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,735 | $49,032 | $30,096 |
| Overall | $57,846 | $62,445 | $55,205 |
| Some College | $50,949 | $65,065 | $46,659 |
$57,846
Average Earnings
$62,445
Average Male
$55,205
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.91% of Saugus town residents speak only English, while 25.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,016 | 1,699 | 7.72% |
| Hispanic | 2,776 | 324 | 11.67% |
| Multiple | 1,712 | 188 | 10.98% |
| Asian | 864 | 173 | 20.02% |
| Other | 1,365 | 151 | 11.06% |
| Black | 944 | 96 | 10.17% |
8.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.32%
Male Poverty Rate
9.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saugus town is Asian, with 20.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saugus town is White, with 7.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.81% |
| Some College | 9.79% |
| High School | 9.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.59% |
| Male Employed | 3.77% |
| Female Employed | 1.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,597 | $135,623 |
| Households | $96,064 | $118,431 |
| Married Families | $118,853 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,173 | $67,876 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
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
1,080
Number of Veterans
1,043
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 388 |
| Second Gulf War | 220 |
| Korea | 125 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 409 |
| 65 to 74 | 303 |
| 35 to 54 | 245 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 968 | 4.87% |
| Other Race | 59 | 4.66% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 2.82% |
| Black | 23 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
73.86%
Born in Saugus town
83.05%
Native Born
16.95%
Foreign Born
8.82%
Non Citizen
8.13%
Naturalized
83.05% of Saugus town residents were born in the United States, with 73.86% having been born in Massachusetts. 8.82% 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 | 29,164 | 89 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 29,075 | 89 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 28,986 | 89 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 28,897 | 89 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 28,808 | 89 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 28,719 | 89 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 28,630 | 89 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 28,541 | -177 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 28,718 | 114 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 28,604 | 214 | 0.75% |
| 2019 | 28,390 | 131 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 28,259 | 16 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 28,243 | 109 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 28,134 | 47 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 28,087 | 107 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 27,980 | 153 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 27,827 | 439 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 27,388 | 339 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 27,049 | 323 | 1.21% |
| 2010 | 26,726 | 0 | 0% |