Massachusetts Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 813,054 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,651 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 52 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $101,883 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,665 |
| Median Home Value | $619,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 329,776 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 198,838 (60.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 114,309 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16,629 (5.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 313,147 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Family Households | 206,812 (66.0%) |
The table below compares Essex County to the other 14 counties and county equivalents in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 4 | 77th |
| Median Household Income | # 6 | 62nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 9 | 46th |
| Diversity Index | # 4 | 77th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
