City · Massachusetts
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Haverhill, city, in Essex County, Massachusetts. Haverhill had 68,361 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 67,787 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 67,698 (±63). GEOID 2529405.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
68,361
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 67,787 · ACS 2020-2024: 67,698 ±63
Median household income
$88,326
±$4,293 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$453,900
±$8,578 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,668
±$49 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Haverhill and what county is it in?
Haverhill is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts. It covers 33.0 square miles of land, 2,052 residents per square mile in 2020.
Haverhill 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 Haverhill, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 68,361 people lived in Haverhill on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 67,787 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 67,698 (±63).
| Measure | Haverhill | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 67,698 ±63 | 813,054 | +4,165 |
| Households | 26,545 ±667 | 313,147 | +2,289 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.06 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 27,892 ±684 | 329,776 | +2,251 |
Haverhill's population since 2000
From 58,969 in 2000 to 68,361 in 2025: up 15.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Haverhill 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 Haverhill?
The median resident of Haverhill is 39.4 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.5%. 13.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Haverhill | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 ±1.1 | 41.2 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% ±1.2 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5% ±1.0 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±1.2 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.5% ±1.9 pts | 24.1% | +3.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.9% ±2.5 pts | 64.5% | −5.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.7% ±1.4 pts | 19.1% | +3.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.5% ±1.9 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4% ±1.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.6% ±1.9 pts | 43.0% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4% ±1.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±1.3 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Haverhill earn?
Half of Haverhill's 26,545 households earn less than $88,326 a year (±$4,293), against $101,883 in Essex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $85,442 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Haverhill | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,326 ±$4,293 | $101,883 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $111,202 ±$4,394 | $140,098 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,086 ±$1,705 | $54,665 | +$2,343 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3% ±1.5 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.9% ±3.5 pts | 11.9% | −5.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.6% ±2.4 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±1.0 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3% ±1.4 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 Haverhill?
Owners occupy 62.8% of Haverhill's occupied homes and renters 37.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $453,900 by its owner (±$8,578). The median renter pays $1,668 a month including utilities, and 48.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Haverhill | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $453,900 ±$8,578 | $619,100 | +$83,953 |
| Median gross rent | $1,668 ±$49 | $1,756 | +$181 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.3% ±4.2 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,403 ±$65 | $2,867 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.8% ±2.0 pts | 63.5% | +5.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.2% ±2.0 pts | 36.5% | – |
| Housing units | 27,892 ±684 | 329,776 | +2,251 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.0% ±2.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.9% ±2.3 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±1.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
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 Haverhill building?
Builders took permits for 46 new housing units in Haverhill in 2025 (36 in single-family houses), 0.7 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 Haverhill work and get to work?
75.0% of Haverhill's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Haverhill | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7% ±1.5 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±1.2 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0% ±1.9 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5% ±1.5 pts | 16.4% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±1.1 | 28.5 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 Haverhill?
14 census tracts lie mostly in Haverhill (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,384 (Tract 2601) to $144,318 (Tract 2611.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2604.02Essex County | 6,890 | $87,115 |
| Tract 2609Essex County | 5,879 | $85,753 |
| Tract 2608Essex County | 5,723 | $64,032 |
| Tract 2601Essex County | 5,551 | $44,384 |
| Tract 2611.01Essex County | 5,482 | $144,318 |
| Tract 2607Essex County | 5,390 | $91,467 |
| Tract 2610Essex County | 4,758 | $103,849 |
| Tract 2603.01Essex County | 4,600 | $90,417 |
| Tract 2611.02Essex County | 4,542 | $111,890 |
| Tract 2606Essex County | 3,981 | $90,469 |
| Tract 2602Essex County | 3,935 | $52,065 |
| Tract 2604.01Essex County | 3,928 | $96,711 |
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 Haverhill) · Census block assignment files
How does Haverhill compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Haverhill is the 571st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Haverhill ranks 337th 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 | 15th | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 189th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd | 461 |
| Median household income | 337th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 386th | 460 |
| Median home value | 288th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 185th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 369th | 459 |
| Median age | 395th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 381st | 460 |
| Work from home | 326th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 306th | 459 |
Haverhill's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Haverhill 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 Haverhill?
4 of the 57 figures for Haverhill 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 Haverhill 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' public schools in Haverhill.