Demographics & People — Peabody, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 54,180 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~55,900 |
| Median Age | 45.3 |
| Total Households | 22,469 |
| Family Households | 13,896 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43,313 |
| Black or African American | 1,937 |
| Asian | 1,085 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,719 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 10,865 |
| Irish | 10,652 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,392 |
| Other groups | 8,507 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,328 |
| English | 4,625 |
| Portuguese | 3,105 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 3,047 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,540 |
| Greek | 2,377 |
Language
| English Only | 38,947 |
| Spanish | 4,139 |
| Population 5+ | 51,088 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,768 |
| Population 18+ | 44,610 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| 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 Peabody, Massachusetts.