Demographics & People — Methuen Town, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 53,043 |
| Estimated 2026 | 53,043 |
| Median Age | 40.5 |
| Total Households | 18,816 |
| Family Households | 13,772 |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31,503 |
| Black or African American | 2,916 |
| Asian | 1,968 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17,388 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 17,697 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 15,817 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,575 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 8,768 |
| Italian | 7,567 |
| Irish | 7,258 |
| French (except Basque) | 3,574 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 3,381 |
| English | 3,335 |
| French Canadian | 2,224 |
Language
| English Only | 30,944 |
| Spanish | 13,661 |
| Population 5+ | 50,695 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,821 |
| Population 18+ | 41,953 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Methuen Town, Massachusetts.