Beverly, MA

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    2024 Population
    42,665
    US Senator
    Elizabeth Warren
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ed Markey
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39
    1.27% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.36%
    5.89% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $106,044
    2.22% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $650,300
    4.57% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    22,856
    1.39% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Beverly, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.4% of the residents in Beverly, MA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Beverly, MA are Endicott College (1,193 degrees awarded in 2024) and Montserrat College of Art (77 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Beverly, MA was $650,300, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%.

    Most people in Beverly, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 minutes. The average car ownership in Beverly, MA was 2 cars per household.

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    United StatesMassachusettsEssex County, MABoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHEssex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MAEssex County (South Coastline)--Salem, Beverly & Gloucester PUMA, MA

    Population & Diversity

    Beverly, MA is home to a population of 42.7k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.3% of Beverly, MA residents were born outside of the country (3.97k people).

    In 2024, there were 27.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36k people) in Beverly, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.29k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.4% of Beverly, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Beverly, MA was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Beverly, MA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      36k ± 867
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.29k ± 472
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.21k ± 440
    6.13%
    Hispanic Population
    2.62k people

    In 2024, there were 27.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36k people) in Beverly, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.29k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.13% of the people in Beverly, MA are hispanic (2.62k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Beverly, MA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Brazil
      108,593 ± 8,028 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      106,391 ± 7,947 people
    3. China
      103,416 ± 7,837 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.97k people
    9.66%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.1k people

    As of 2024, 9.3% of Beverly, MA residents (3.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Beverly, MA was 9.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      576 ± 214
    2. Korea
      280 ± 157
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      180 ± 158

    Beverly, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Beverly, MA.

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    Health

    97.6% of the population of Beverly, MA has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 0.769% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.41%
    Uninsured
    54.8%
    Employer Coverage
    13.7%
    Medicaid
    13.5%
    Medicare
    14.9%
    Non-Group
    0.769%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Beverly, MA declined by 2.97% from 2.48% to 2.41%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Beverly, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Beverly, MA employs 22.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Beverly, MA were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,387 people), Educational Services (3,365 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,309 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($131,023), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($103,102), and Finance & Insurance ($99,970).

    Employment

    Occupations

    22.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,204
    −1.39%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.68%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Beverly, MA declined at a rate of −1.39%, from 23.2k employees to 22.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Beverly, MA, are Management Occupations (3,427 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,323 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,217 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Beverly, MA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    22.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,204
    −1.39%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.68%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Beverly, MA declined at a rate of −1.39%, from 23.2k employees to 22.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Beverly, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,387 people), Educational Services (3,365 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,309 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Beverly, MA, though some of these residents may live in Beverly, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $80,730
    Median earning men ± $6,104
    $54,396
    Median earning women ± $6,086

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($112,390), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,522), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($106,841).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,134), and Manufacturing ($75,795).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.61%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (61.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (36%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.48%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Massachusetts

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    Elizabeth Warren
    Senator from Massachusetts1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ed Markey
    Senator from Massachusetts2
    Assumed office on July 16, 2013
    Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Beverly, MA awarded 1,270 degrees. The student population of Beverly, MA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,441 male students and 3,180 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Beverly, MA are White (973 and 78.5%), Unknown (109 and 8.79%), Hispanic or Latino (80 and 6.45%), and Asian (29 and 2.34%).

    The largest universities in Beverly, MA by number of degrees awarded are Endicott College (1,193 and 93.9%) and Montserrat College of Art (77 and 6.06%).

    The most popular majors in Beverly, MA are General Business Administration & Management (193 and 15.2%), Registered Nursing (129 and 10.2%), and Behavioral Sciences (81 and 6.38%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $39,370.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Beverly, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,621 (31.2% men and 68.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 4,621 students enrolled in Beverly, MA, 31.2% men and 68.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,702 records, of which 68.8% were women and 31.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      129 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      87 degrees awarded
    3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      58 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Beverly, MA was Registered Nursing with 129 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Beverly, MA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Endicott College
      1,193 degrees awarded
    2. Montserrat College of Art
      77 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Endicott College with 1,193 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 431 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Beverly, MA, which is 0.514 times less than the 839 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 973 degrees mean that there were 8.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 109 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,370) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,602) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Beverly, MA was $650,300 in 2024, which is 1.95 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $621,900 to $650,300, a 4.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Beverly, MA is 60.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Beverly, MA have an average commute time of 30 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Beverly, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $650,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,877
    $10,212
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$627

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Beverly, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Beverly, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    60.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    58.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 60.1% of the housing units in Beverly, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Beverly, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $106,044
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,420
    17k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,049

    In 2024, the median household income of the 17k households in Beverly, MA grew to $106,044 from the previous year's value of $103,739.

    The following chart displays the households in Beverly, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Beverly, MA is from Massachusetts.
    0.477
    2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
    0.478
    2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

    In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (60.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (22.3%)
    3. Public Transit (5.3%)

    In 2024, 60.6% of workers in Beverly, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.3%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    30 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Beverly, MA have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.5% of the workforce in Beverly, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Beverly, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Beverly, MA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Beverly, MA (3.66k out of 39.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Beverly, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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