City · Massachusetts
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport, city, in Essex County, Massachusetts. Newburyport had 19,148 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,289 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,652 (±47). GEOID 2545245.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,148
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,289 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,652 ±47
Median household income
$139,625
±$21,347 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$834,000
±$36,849 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,592
±$221 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Newburyport and what county is it in?
Newburyport is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts. It covers 8.4 square miles of land, 2,190 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newburyport 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 Newburyport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,148 people lived in Newburyport on July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 18,289 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,652 (±47).
| Measure | Newburyport | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,652 ±47 | 813,054 | +575 |
| Households | 8,107 ±449 | 313,147 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.12 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,710 ±491 | 329,776 | no clear change |
Newburyport's population since 2000
From 17,189 in 2000 to 19,148 in 2025: up 11.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newburyport 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 Newburyport?
The median resident of Newburyport is 49.8 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.4%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newburyport | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.8 ±2.9 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±3.1 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.4% ±2.6 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 43.6% ±2.0 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.0% ±2.1 pts | 64.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5% ±1.7 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2% ±2.1 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±1.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±0.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 67.0% ±3.4 pts | 43.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.1% ±3.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±2.3 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.8 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 Newburyport earn?
Half of Newburyport's 8,107 households earn less than $139,625 a year (±$21,347), against $101,883 in Essex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $135,178 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newburyport | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $139,625 ±$21,347 | $101,883 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $191,859 ±$15,742 | $140,098 | – |
| Per capita income | $83,895 ±$7,302 | $54,665 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.0% ±1.6 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8% ±2.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7% ±2.4 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±2.0 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±2.5 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 Newburyport?
Owners occupy 77.5% of Newburyport's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $834,000 by its owner (±$36,849). The median renter pays $1,592 a month including utilities, and 39.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newburyport | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $834,000 ±$36,849 | $619,100 | +$159,087 |
| Median gross rent | $1,592 ±$221 | $1,756 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.2% ±9.8 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,436 ±$270 | $2,867 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5% ±3.8 pts | 63.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.5% ±3.8 pts | 36.5% | – |
| Housing units | 8,710 ±491 | 329,776 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±6.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.4% ±3.5 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.9% ±4.1 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% ±1.9 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 Newburyport building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Newburyport in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 0.6 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 Newburyport work and get to work?
58.2% of Newburyport's workers drive alone and 28.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Newburyport | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±3.0 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 58.2% ±4.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Walked | 5.4% ±2.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.9% ±4.3 pts | 16.4% | +17.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min ±2.9 | 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 Newburyport?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Newburyport (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $121,339 (Tract 2682) to $250,000 or more (Tract 2681).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2682Essex County | 7,177 | $121,339 |
| Tract 2684Essex County | 4,593 | $128,224 |
| Tract 2683Essex County | 4,211 | $126,029 |
| Tract 2681Essex County | 2,671 | $250,000 or more |
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 Newburyport) · Census block assignment files
How does Newburyport compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newburyport is the 2,008th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 51st-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Newburyport ranks 111th 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 | 51st | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 32nd | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th | 461 |
| Median household income | 111th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 58th | 460 |
| Median home value | 65th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 208th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 226th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73rd | 459 |
| Median age | 116th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 257th | 460 |
| Work from home | 65th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 172nd | 459 |
Newburyport's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Newburyport 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 Newburyport?
8 of the 57 figures for Newburyport 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 Newburyport 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 Newburyport.