Danvers, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Danvers is a mid-sized community located in Massachusetts, within Essex County. The total population is 28,098. It ranks as the 58th most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.

Age Demographics

The median age in Danvers is 45.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.0 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Danvers is $125,395. This is 21% higher than the state median of $103,960. It is also 55% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $644,200. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Danvers has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

48.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%. Notably, 17.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Danvers, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Massachusetts state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.