Demographics & People — Gloucester, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,862 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~30,600 |
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| Median Age | 50.2 |
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| Total Households | 13,180 |
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| Family Households | 7,721 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27,036 |
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| Black or African American | 351 |
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| Asian | 483 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,424 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,430 |
| Irish | 6,283 |
| Italian | 5,847 |
| English | 3,768 |
| Other groups | 3,294 |
| Portuguese | 2,097 |
| German | 2,039 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,232 |
| Polish | 1,137 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,103 |
Language
| English Only | 24,962 |
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| Spanish | 942 |
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| Population 5+ | 28,232 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,319 |
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| Population 18+ | 25,212 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gloucester, Massachusetts.
