Demographics & People — Nahant, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,328 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,300 |
| Median Age | 60.7 |
| Total Households | 1,604 |
| Family Households | 918 |
| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,063 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 835 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 711 |
| Italian | 481 |
| English | 450 |
| American | 242 |
| Other groups | 221 |
| French (except Basque) | 200 |
| Greek | 199 |
| Scottish | 186 |
| Polish | 133 |
Language
| English Only | 2,874 |
| Spanish | 27 |
| Population 5+ | 3,158 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 174 |
| Population 18+ | 2,966 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.7% |
| 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 Nahant, Massachusetts.