Town · Massachusetts
Hanover, Massachusetts
Hanover, town, in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Hanover had 14,971 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,833 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,845 (±36). GEOID 2502328285.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,971
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,833 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,845 ±36
Median household income
$189,803
±$23,292 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$755,400
±$38,506 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,845
±$341 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Hanover and what county is it in?
Hanover is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It covers 15.5 square miles of land, 955 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hanover is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hanover, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,971 people lived in Hanover on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 14,833 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,845 (±36).
| Measure | Hanover | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,845±36 | 535,075 | +386 |
| Households | 5,015±230 | 203,141 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.94±0.14 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,131±241 | 218,096 | no clear change |
Hanover's population since 2000
From 13,164 in 2000 to 14,971 in 2025: up 13.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hanover as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hanover?
The median resident of Hanover is 41.8 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.9%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hanover | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8±1.4 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.1%±2.1 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±1.8 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 50.5%±2.8 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.7%±4.1 pts | 76.1% | −8.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±2.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±2.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7%±1.8 pts | 11.2% | +2.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2%±2.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6%±1.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4%±2.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±1.9 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.8%±5.1 pts | 41.8% | +8.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.7%±4.5 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.5%±2.7 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hanover earn?
Half of Hanover's 5,015 households earn less than $189,803 a year (±$23,292), against $114,201 in Plymouth County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 the median was $157,505 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $32,298 after inflation. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hanover | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $189,803±$23,292 | $114,201 | +$32,298 |
| Mean household income | $219,351±$24,154 | $151,136 | – |
| Per capita income | $74,076±$7,821 | $57,650 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8%±2.5 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.8%±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8%±2.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±2.5 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7%±2.5 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hanover?
Owners occupy 84.5% of Hanover's occupied homes and renters 15.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $755,400 by its owner (±$38,506). The median renter pays $1,845 a month including utilities, and 61.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hanover | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $755,400±$38,506 | $556,000 | +$125,285 |
| Median gross rent | $1,845±$341 | $1,747 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.7%±20.3 pts | 45.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,387±$143 | $2,799 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.5%±3.5 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.5%±3.5 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,131±241 | 218,096 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±2.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±8.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.1%±3.6 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.1%±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.5%±2.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.7%±2.9 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6%±1.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hanover building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Hanover in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hanover work and get to work?
73.8% of Hanover's workers drive alone and 19.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Hanover | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.7%±3.0 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5%±2.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8%±5.2 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.6%±5.0 pts | 16.2% | +13.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.0 min±3.0 | 32.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hanover?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hanover (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $162,303 (Tract 5031.02) to $205,804 (Tract 5031.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5031.01Plymouth County | 7,547 | $205,804 |
| Tract 5031.02Plymouth County | 7,298 | $162,303 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hanover) · Census block assignment files
How does Hanover compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hanover is the 840th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 62nd-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Hanover ranks 38th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 62nd | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 183rd | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 192nd | 461 |
| Median household income | 38th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 96th | 460 |
| Median home value | 85th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 120th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 235th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 137th | 459 |
| Median age | 342nd | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 158th | 460 |
| Work from home | 191st | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 158th | 459 |
Hanover's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Hanover with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hanover?
12 of the 57 figures for Hanover on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hanover are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.