Newburyport city, Massachusetts
Newburyport city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Newburyport city is a geographic entity located in Essex County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 19,148. The land area covers 8.35 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 19,148 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,107 | ±449 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,710 | ±491 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,107 | ±449 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 603 | ±242 |
| Median Home Value | $834,000 | ±$36,849 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,592 | ±$221 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $139,625 | ±$21,347 |
| Per Capita Income | $83,895 | ±$7,302 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 919 | ±285 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,537 | ±480 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.8% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 19,163 (2024)
ID: 166443
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
60 PLEASANT ST, NEWBURYPORT MA 01950-2627
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Newburyport | 04-05 | Newburyport, MA | |
| Regular School Newburyport | PK-03 | Newburyport, MA | |
| Regular School Newburyport | 09-12 | Newburyport, MA | |
| Regular School Newburyport | KG-08 | Newburyport, MA | |
| Regular School Newburyport | 06-08 | Newburyport, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Hampton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | Lawrence, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Amesbury, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Amesbury, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Amesbury, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 25 HIGHLAND AVENUE, NEWBURYPORT, MA, 01950 |
(978) 463-1000
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Northern Essex Community College
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College | 8.3 mi away | 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830-2399 |
9785563000
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NEWBURYPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 94 STATE ST., NEWBURYPORT, MA, 01950 |
(978) 465-4428
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Northpoint Bible College
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College | 10.3 mi away | 320 South Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01835 |
9784783400
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SALISBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 17 ELM STREET, SALISBURY, MA, 01952 |
(978) 465-5071
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New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
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College Vocational | 13.0 mi away | 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, 01845-1048 |
9789652969
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AMESBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 149 MAIN ST., AMESBURY, MA, 01913 |
(978) 388-8148
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Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
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College | 13.9 mi away | 130 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA, 01982 |
9784687111
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G. A. R. MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 490 MAIN ST., WEST NEWBURY, MA, 01985 |
(978) 363-1105
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Spa Tech Institute-North Andover
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College Vocational | 14.4 mi away | 202 Sutton Street Suite 460, North Andover, MA, 01845-1613 |
9786205250
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GROVELAND, MA US, located 9.1 miles from Newburyport city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3° | 17.3° | 26.3° | 3.70" | 17.9" |
| February | 38.1° | 18.8° | 28.5° | 3.61" | 17.2" |
| March | 45.7° | 26.0° | 35.8° | 4.95" | 14.4" |
| April | 58.1° | 35.9° | 47.0° | 4.16" | 2.4" |
| May | 68.9° | 45.8° | 57.4° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.6° | 55.6° | 66.6° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 61.6° | 72.3° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.3° | 59.7° | 70.5° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.4° | 52.1° | 62.8° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 40.5° | 51.1° | 4.92" | 0.4" |
| November | 50.6° | 31.5° | 41.0° | 3.88" | 1.8" |
| December | 40.6° | 23.1° | 31.8° | 4.72" | 13.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburyport city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Salisbury CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Amesbury city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Seabrook Beach CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Rowley CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Hampton Beach CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500945245. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.