Town · Massachusetts
Newbury, Massachusetts
Newbury, town, in Essex County, Massachusetts. Newbury had 6,895 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,716 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,777 (±23). GEOID 2500945175.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,895
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,716 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,777 ±23
Median household income
$174,868
±$58,593 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$840,600
±$40,096 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,806
±$1,462 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Newbury and what county is it in?
Newbury is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts. It covers 23.4 square miles of land, 287 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newbury is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Newbury is the same area as Census Tract 2691 of Essex County: the tract's figures are Newbury's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newbury, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,895 people lived in Newbury on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 6,716 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,777 (±23).
| Measure | Newbury | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,777±23 | 813,054 | −283 |
| Households | 2,774±181 | 313,147 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.16 | 2.54 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 3,169±239 | 329,776 | no clear change |
Newbury's population since 2000
From 6,717 in 2000 to 6,895 in 2025: up 2.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newbury 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 Newbury?
The median resident of Newbury is 55.1 years old; 17.1% are under 18 and 26.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.2%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newbury | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.1±4.8 | 41.2 | +6.8 |
| Under 18 years | 17.1%±2.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.5%±3.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 49.8%±3.3 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1%±2.3 pts | 24.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.6%±3.2 pts | 64.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±2.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±1.9 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5%±4.0 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±5.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 6.3%±3.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2%±5.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0%±1.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.1%±5.4 pts | 43.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 29.1%±5.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.9%±2.1 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.2 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 Newbury earn?
Half of Newbury's 2,774 households earn less than $174,868 a year (±$58,593), against $101,883 in Essex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $125,377 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newbury | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $174,868±$58,593 | $101,883 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $207,561±$35,717 | $140,098 | – |
| Per capita income | $86,150±$16,861 | $54,665 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.4%±2.6 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.8%±1.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4%±3.5 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7%±2.0 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.5%±2.0 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 Newbury?
Owners occupy 85.8% of Newbury's occupied homes and renters 14.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $840,600 by its owner (±$40,096).
| Measure | Newbury | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $840,600±$40,096 | $619,100 | +$204,208 |
| Median gross rent | $1,806±$1,462 | $1,756 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.4%±26.9 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,232±$310 | $2,867 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.8%±5.8 pts | 63.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.2%±5.8 pts | 36.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,169±239 | 329,776 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±2.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±5.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.9%±10.4 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±2.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5%±3.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.3%±9.9 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3%±2.9 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 Newbury building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units in Newbury in 2025 (15 in single-family houses), 4.5 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 Newbury work and get to work?
69.6% of Newbury's workers drive alone and 21.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes.
| Measure | Newbury | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3%±4.3 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.6%±6.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±5.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.5%±6.2 pts | 16.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min±3.3 | 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 Newbury?
1 census tract lies mostly in Newbury (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2691Essex County | 6,777 | $174,868 |
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 Newbury) · Census block assignment files
How does Newbury compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newbury is the 1,743rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 139th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Newbury ranks 55th 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 | 139th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 100th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 368th | 461 |
| Median household income | 55th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 52nd | 460 |
| Median home value | 62nd | 459 |
| Poverty rate | 258th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 116th | 459 |
| Median age | 68th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 131st | 460 |
| Work from home | 150th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 375th | 459 |
Newbury's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Newbury 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 Newbury?
23 of the 57 figures for Newbury 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 Newbury 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.