Gloucester, MA Map & Demographics
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Gloucester Overview
$50,993
PER CAPITA INCOME
$113,213
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$84,465
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,425
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
29,830
TOTAL POPULATION
14,685
MALE POPULATION
15,145
FEMALE POPULATION
96.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
51.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
16,511
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Gloucester Zip Codes
Income in Gloucester
Income Overview in Gloucester
Per Capita Income in Gloucester is $50,993, while median incomes of families and households are $113,213 and $84,465 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 29,830 | $50,993 |
| Median Family Income | 7,889 | $113,213 |
| Mean Family Income | 7,889 | $141,851 |
| Median Household Income | 13,259 | $84,465 |
| Mean Household Income | 13,259 | $113,207 |
| Income Deficit | 7,889 | $15,425 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 29,830 | 36.29% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 29,830 | 63.71¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 29,830 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Gloucester
Average Earnings in Gloucester are $47,423, $57,312 for men and $36,516 for women, a difference of 36.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 8,940 (51.4%) | $57,312 |
| Female | 8,461 (48.6%) | $36,516 |
| Total | 17,401 (100.0%) | $47,423 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gloucester
The most common earnings brackets in Gloucester are $100,000+ for men (2,184 | 24.4%) and $100,000+ for women (981 | 11.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 183 (2.1%) | 531 (6.3%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 90 (1.0%) | 243 (2.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 274 (3.1%) | 208 (2.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 171 (1.9%) | 350 (4.1%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 244 (2.7%) | 369 (4.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 195 (2.2%) | 179 (2.1%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 160 (1.8%) | 291 (3.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 120 (1.3%) | 178 (2.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 145 (1.6%) | 199 (2.4%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 251 (2.8%) | 321 (3.8%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 141 (1.6%) | 385 (4.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 374 (4.2%) | 757 (8.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 397 (4.4%) | 441 (5.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 526 (5.9%) | 332 (3.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 534 (6.0%) | 545 (6.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 444 (5.0%) | 269 (3.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 703 (7.9%) | 667 (7.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 618 (6.9%) | 461 (5.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,186 (13.3%) | 754 (8.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 2,184 (24.4%) | 981 (11.6%) |
| Total | 8,940 (100.0%) | 8,461 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gloucester
Average earnings in Gloucester are $62,410 for men and $43,960 for women, a difference of 29.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,466, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,405. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,538, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,854.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $42,405 | $23,854 |
| High School Diploma | $51,280 | $24,755 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $54,221 | $34,979 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,435 | $54,565 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,466 | $69,538 |
| Total | $62,410 | $43,960 |
Family Income in Gloucester
Family Income Brackets in Gloucester
According to the Gloucester family income data, there are 1,838 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 166 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 189 | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 166 | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 276 | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 371 | 4.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 568 | 7.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 742 | 9.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,183 | 15.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,838 | 23.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 907 | 11.5% |
| $200,000+ | 1,649 | 20.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gloucester
5-person families (459 | 5.8%) account for the highest median family income in Gloucester with $154,625 per family, while 2-person families (4,341 | 55.0%) have the highest median income of $51,292 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 4,341 (55.0%) | $102,583 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,779 (22.6%) | $116,134 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,078 (13.7%) | $139,500 |
| 5-Person Families | 459 (5.8%) | $154,625 |
| 6-Person Families | 229 (2.9%) | $84,063 |
| 7+ Person Families | 3 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 7,889 (100.0%) | $113,213 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gloucester
The median family income in Gloucester is $113,213, with families comprising 3+ earners (986) having the highest median family income of $203,276, while families with no earners (1,202) have the lowest median family income of $47,857, accounting for 12.5% and 15.2% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,202 (15.2%) | $47,857 |
| 1 Earner | 2,382 (30.2%) | $88,750 |
| 2 Earners | 3,319 (42.1%) | $127,139 |
| 3+ Earners | 986 (12.5%) | $203,276 |
| Total | 7,889 (100.0%) | $113,213 |
Household Income in Gloucester
Household Income Brackets in Gloucester
With 2,625 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Gloucester, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 557 households (4.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 557 | 4.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 557 | 4.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 928 | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,034 | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,313 | 9.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,445 | 10.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,710 | 12.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,625 | 19.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,233 | 9.3% |
| $200,000+ | 1,856 | 14.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Gloucester
The median household income in Gloucester is $84,465, with the highest median household income of $104,028 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,155 households (38.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,720, with 358 households (2.7%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 358 (2.7%) | $33,720 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 3,087 (23.3%) | $84,932 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 5,155 (38.9%) | $104,028 |
| 65+ Years | 4,659 (35.1%) | $63,720 |
| Total | 13,259 (100.0%) | $84,465 |
Poverty in Gloucester
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gloucester
With 9.1% poverty level for males and 12.5% for females among the residents of Gloucester, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 232 males (26.7%) and 140 females (31.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 232 (26.7%) | 160 (19.5%) |
| 5 Years | 61 (24.3%) | 4 (6.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 169 (20.4%) | 140 (31.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 66 (18.1%) | 11 (4.8%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 25 (11.4%) | 33 (17.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 35 (4.0%) | 205 (15.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 52 (2.9%) | 209 (12.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 192 (12.2%) | 350 (22.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 130 (8.1%) | 208 (12.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 229 (8.1%) | 214 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 81 (3.7%) | 130 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 62 (5.3%) | 214 (13.4%) |
| Total | 1,334 (9.1%) | 1,878 (12.5%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gloucester
According to the poverty statistics in Gloucester, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 636 (73.3%) | 659 (80.5%) |
| 5 Years | 190 (75.7%) | 63 (94.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 661 (79.6%) | 307 (68.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 298 (81.9%) | 220 (95.2%) |
| 15 Years | 131 (100.0%) | 149 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 194 (88.6%) | 158 (82.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 835 (96.0%) | 1,127 (84.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,710 (97.1%) | 1,408 (87.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,377 (87.8%) | 1,223 (77.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,480 (91.9%) | 1,437 (87.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,589 (91.9%) | 2,581 (92.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,080 (96.3%) | 2,382 (94.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,108 (94.7%) | 1,389 (86.7%) |
| Total | 13,289 (90.9%) | 13,103 (87.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gloucester
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gloucester show that 2.9% or 174 of the total 6,068 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 23.6%, comprising of 71 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.0%, which includes 42 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 4,129 (99.0%) | 42 (1.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,535 (96.2%) | 61 (3.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 230 (76.4%) | 71 (23.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,894 (97.1%) | 174 (2.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gloucester
According to the poverty data in Gloucester, 4.7% or 28 single-father households and 21.2% or 260 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (9.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 8 (2.2%) | 20 (3.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 20 (9.4%) | 174 (36.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (76.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Total | 28 (4.7%) | 260 (21.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gloucester
The poverty data for Gloucester shows that 174 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 288 of the single-parent households (15.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 households (23.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (73.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 42 (1.0%) | 28 (2.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 61 (3.8%) | 194 (27.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 71 (23.6%) | 55 (65.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (73.3%) |
| Total | 174 (2.9%) | 288 (15.8%) |
Race in Gloucester
The most populous races in Gloucester are White / Caucasian (27,121 | 90.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,232 | 4.1%), and Two or more Races (1,025 | 3.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 749 | 2.5% |
| Black / African American | 368 | 1.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,232 | 4.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 20 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 27,121 | 90.9% |
| Two or more Races | 1,025 | 3.4% |
| Some other Race | 547 | 1.8% |
| Total | 29,830 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Gloucester
The most populous ancestries reported in Gloucester are Irish (6,283 | 21.1%), Italian (5,847 | 19.6%), English (3,768 | 12.6%), Portuguese (2,097 | 7.0%), and German (2,039 | 6.8%), together accounting for 67.2% of all Gloucester residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 39 | 0.1% |
| Aleut | 16 | 0.1% |
| American | 704 | 2.4% |
| Apache | 5 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 379 | 1.3% |
| Argentinean | 22 | 0.1% |
| Armenian | 68 | 0.2% |
| Austrian | 59 | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 381 | 1.3% |
| British | 235 | 0.8% |
| Canadian | 261 | 0.9% |
| Cape Verdean | 34 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 20 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 360 | 1.2% |
| Cherokee | 20 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 52 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 131 | 0.4% |
| Dominican | 389 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 86 | 0.3% |
| Eastern European | 107 | 0.4% |
| English | 3,768 | 12.6% |
| Estonian | 63 | 0.2% |
| European | 295 | 1.0% |
| Filipino | 21 | 0.1% |
| Finnish | 445 | 1.5% |
| French | 1,103 | 3.7% |
| French Canadian | 993 | 3.3% |
| German | 2,039 | 6.8% |
| Greek | 406 | 1.4% |
| Guatemalan | 257 | 0.9% |
| Honduran | 18 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 133 | 0.4% |
| Indian (Asian) | 124 | 0.4% |
| Iraqi | 23 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 6,283 | 21.1% |
| Italian | 5,847 | 19.6% |
| Japanese | 102 | 0.3% |
| Kenyan | 233 | 0.8% |
| Korean | 90 | 0.3% |
| Latvian | 63 | 0.2% |
| Lebanese | 147 | 0.5% |
| Lithuanian | 34 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 152 | 0.5% |
| Nicaraguan | 22 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 268 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 216 | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 7 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 1,137 | 3.8% |
| Portuguese | 2,097 | 7.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 173 | 0.6% |
| Romanian | 113 | 0.4% |
| Russian | 426 | 1.4% |
| Salvadoran | 63 | 0.2% |
| Scandinavian | 90 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 266 | 0.9% |
| Scottish | 1,017 | 3.4% |
| Serbian | 31 | 0.1% |
| Slavic | 6 | 0.0% |
| Slovene | 8 | 0.0% |
| South American | 48 | 0.2% |
| Spaniard | 17 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 36 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 58 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 306 | 1.0% |
| Swedish | 563 | 1.9% |
| Swiss | 39 | 0.1% |
| Syrian | 26 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 391 | 1.3% |
| Ukrainian | 41 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 116 | 0.4% | View All 74 Rows |
Immigrants in Gloucester
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gloucester came from Latin America (874 | 2.9%), Europe (859 | 2.9%), Asia (501 | 1.7%), Southern Europe (419 | 1.4%), and Africa (379 | 1.3%), together accounting for 10.2% of all Gloucester residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 379 | 1.3% |
| Argentina | 13 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 501 | 1.7% |
| Azores | 9 | 0.0% |
| Belarus | 10 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 329 | 1.1% |
| Canada | 202 | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 248 | 0.8% |
| Central America | 258 | 0.9% |
| China | 85 | 0.3% |
| Colombia | 15 | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | 220 | 0.7% |
| Eastern Africa | 177 | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 96 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Europe | 121 | 0.4% |
| Egypt | 173 | 0.6% |
| El Salvador | 55 | 0.2% |
| England | 171 | 0.6% |
| Europe | 859 | 2.9% |
| France | 4 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 50 | 0.2% |
| Greece | 14 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 143 | 0.5% |
| Haiti | 19 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 6 | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | 16 | 0.1% |
| India | 180 | 0.6% |
| Iraq | 10 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 16 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 228 | 0.8% |
| Japan | 11 | 0.0% |
| Kenya | 177 | 0.6% |
| Laos | 17 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 874 | 2.9% |
| Mexico | 54 | 0.2% |
| Nepal | 79 | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | 6 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 173 | 0.6% |
| Northern Europe | 259 | 0.9% |
| Peru | 11 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 68 | 0.2% |
| Poland | 49 | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 177 | 0.6% |
| Romania | 10 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 18 | 0.1% |
| Scotland | 21 | 0.1% |
| South America | 368 | 1.2% |
| South Central Asia | 259 | 0.9% |
| South Eastern Asia | 136 | 0.5% |
| Southern Europe | 419 | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | 9 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 31 | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 9 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 20 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 29 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 10 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 60 | 0.2% | View All 57 Rows |
Sex and Age in Gloucester
Sex and Age in Gloucester
The most populous age groups in Gloucester are 55 to 59 Years (1,525 | 10.4%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (1,659 | 11.0%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 868 (5.9%) | 819 (5.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 834 (5.7%) | 404 (2.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 632 (4.3%) | 355 (2.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 533 (3.6%) | 794 (5.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 687 (4.7%) | 878 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 901 (6.1%) | 630 (4.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 867 (5.9%) | 987 (6.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,086 (7.4%) | 663 (4.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 483 (3.3%) | 910 (6.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 688 (4.7%) | 630 (4.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 922 (6.3%) | 1,015 (6.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,525 (10.4%) | 1,202 (7.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,293 (8.8%) | 1,593 (10.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 1,382 (9.4%) | 1,659 (11.0%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 797 (5.4%) | 879 (5.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 527 (3.6%) | 774 (5.1%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 401 (2.7%) | 519 (3.4%) |
| 85 Years and over | 259 (1.8%) | 434 (2.9%) |
| Total | 14,685 (100.0%) | 15,145 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Gloucester
Median Family Size in Gloucester
The median family size in Gloucester is 2.83 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,068 | 76.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.9 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (596 | 7.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.39 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 6,068 (76.9%) | 2.90 |
| Single Male/Father | 596 (7.5%) | 2.39 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,225 (15.5%) | 2.70 |
| Total Families | 7,889 (100.0%) | 2.83 |
Median Household Size in Gloucester
The median household size in Gloucester is 2.22 persons per household, with married-couple households (6,068 | 45.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.93 persons per household. non-family households (5,370 | 40.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 6,068 (45.8%) | 2.93 |
| Single Male/Father | 596 (4.5%) | 2.87 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,225 (9.2%) | 2.87 |
| Non-family | 5,370 (40.5%) | 1.21 |
| Total Households | 13,259 (100.0%) | 2.22 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gloucester
Out of a total of 13,259 households in Gloucester, 7,889 (59.5%) are family households, while 5,370 (40.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,097, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,393.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 4,393 (33.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 4,097 (30.9%) | 888 (6.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,733 (13.1%) | 57 (0.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,251 (9.4%) | 32 (0.2%) |
| 5-Person Households | 538 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 263 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 7 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,889 (59.5%) | 5,370 (40.5%) |
Female Fertility in Gloucester
Fertility by Age in Gloucester
Average fertility rate in Gloucester is 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 58.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 293 (58.4%) | 117.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 209 (41.6%) | 89.0 |
| Total | 502 (100.0%) | 89.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gloucester
72.9% of women with births (502) in Gloucester are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 27.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 26.6% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 215 (73.4%) | 78 (26.6%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 151 (72.3%) | 58 (27.8%) |
| Total | 366 (72.9%) | 136 (27.1%) |
Fertility by Education in Gloucester
Average fertility rate in Gloucester is 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 212.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 34.5% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 12 (2.4%) | 23.0 |
| High School Diploma | 95 (18.9%) | 72.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 86 (17.1%) | 58.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 136 (27.1%) | 91.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 173 (34.5%) | 212.0 |
| Total | 502 (100.0%) | 89.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gloucester
27.1% of women with births in Gloucester are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 69.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 4 (33.3%) | 8 (66.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 29 (30.5%) | 66 (69.5%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 44 (51.2%) | 42 (48.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 116 (85.3%) | 20 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 173 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 366 (72.9%) | 136 (27.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Gloucester
Employment by Class of Employer in Gloucester
Among the 15,057 employed individuals in Gloucester, private company employees (9,879 | 65.6%), not-for-profit organizations (1,445 | 9.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,402 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 9,879 | 65.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 659 | 4.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,402 | 9.3% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,445 | 9.6% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,070 | 7.1% |
| State Government Employees | 368 | 2.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 220 | 1.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 14 | 0.1% |
| Total | 15,057 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Gloucester
According to the labor force statistics for Gloucester, out of the total population over 16 years of age (25,638), 64.4% or 16,511 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 958 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.0% or 1,454 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.0% or 192 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 524 (50.0%) | 29 (5.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,178 (75.3%) | 107 (9.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,454 (95.0%) | 81 (5.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,565 (84.4%) | 52 (3.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,624 (83.5%) | 89 (3.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,822 (86.7%) | 175 (6.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,236 (82.0%) | 123 (5.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,916 (66.4%) | 192 (10.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,906 (40.4%) | 107 (5.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 277 (9.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 16,511 (64.4%) | 958 (5.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gloucester
According to labor force statistics for Gloucester, 81.9% of individuals (12,609) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (15,395) are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 706 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.4% or 5,800 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.8% or 303 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 378 (56.9%) | 54 (8.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,438 (78.5%) | 385 (8.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,002 (77.7%) | 243 (6.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 5,800 (89.4%) | 214 (3.3%) |
| Total | 12,609 (81.9%) | 862 (5.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Gloucester
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gloucester are Community & Social Service (1,873 | 12.1%), Management (1,856 | 11.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,076 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (1,009 | 6.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (905 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gloucester, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (97.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (66.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.3%), Health Technologists (88.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (77.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 1,031 (55.5%) | 825 (44.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 448 (60.1%) | 297 (39.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 813 (75.6%) | 263 (24.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 272 (66.0%) | 140 (34.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 406 (97.6%) | 10 (2.4%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 135 (54.4%) | 113 (45.6%) |
| Community & Social Service | 619 (33.1%) | 1,254 (66.9%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 107 (37.9%) | 175 (62.1%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 61 (26.6%) | 168 (73.4%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 228 (22.6%) | 781 (77.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 223 (63.2%) | 130 (36.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 79 (8.7%) | 826 (91.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 66 (11.1%) | 531 (88.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,990 (46.3%) | 3,465 (53.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 8,169 (52.6%) | 7,363 (47.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Gloucester are Food Preparation & Serving (1,048 | 6.8%), Healthcare Support (500 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (470 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (441 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (194 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Gloucester, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (81.2%), Security & Protection (75.3%), and Law Enforcement (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.2%), Personal Care & Service (90.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 34 (6.8%) | 466 (93.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 146 (75.3%) | 48 (24.7%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 69 (81.2%) | 16 (18.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 77 (70.6%) | 32 (29.4%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 448 (42.7%) | 600 (57.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 201 (42.8%) | 269 (57.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 40 (9.1%) | 401 (90.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 869 (32.8%) | 1,784 (67.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 8,169 (52.6%) | 7,363 (47.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gloucester are Sales & Related (1,507 | 9.7%), and Office & Administration (1,484 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 827 (54.9%) | 680 (45.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 352 (23.7%) | 1,132 (76.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,179 (39.4%) | 1,812 (60.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 8,169 (52.6%) | 7,363 (47.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gloucester are Construction & Extraction (1,227 | 7.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (434 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (159 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 141 (88.7%) | 18 (11.3%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 1,221 (99.5%) | 6 (0.5%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 434 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,796 (98.7%) | 24 (1.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 8,169 (52.6%) | 7,363 (47.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gloucester are Production (610 | 3.9%), Transportation (507 | 3.3%), and Material Moving (496 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 482 (79.0%) | 128 (21.0%) |
| Transportation | 421 (83.0%) | 86 (17.0%) |
| Material Moving | 432 (87.1%) | 64 (12.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,335 (82.8%) | 278 (17.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 8,169 (52.6%) | 7,363 (47.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Gloucester
Employment Industries in Gloucester
The major employment industries in Gloucester include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,085 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (1,896 | 12.2%), Manufacturing (1,430 | 9.2%), Construction (1,375 | 8.8%), and Professional & Scientific (1,342 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gloucester
The Gloucester industries that see more men than women are Construction (94.8%), Utilities (90.2%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.3%), Educational Services (71.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (68.9%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 176 (80.4%) | 43 (19.6%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 1,304 (94.8%) | 71 (5.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,093 (76.4%) | 337 (23.6%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 282 (73.1%) | 104 (26.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,062 (56.0%) | 834 (44.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 343 (66.3%) | 174 (33.7%) |
| Utilities | 202 (90.2%) | 22 (9.8%) |
| Information | 148 (53.8%) | 127 (46.2%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 324 (46.9%) | 367 (53.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 159 (48.6%) | 168 (51.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 812 (60.5%) | 530 (39.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 21 (63.6%) | 12 (36.4%) |
| Administrative & Support | 364 (58.8%) | 255 (41.2%) |
| Educational Services | 353 (28.6%) | 882 (71.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 327 (15.7%) | 1,758 (84.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 248 (56.2%) | 193 (43.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 332 (31.1%) | 734 (68.9%) |
| Public Administration | 274 (57.1%) | 206 (42.9%) |
| Total | 8,169 (52.6%) | 7,363 (47.4%) |
Education in Gloucester
School Enrollment in Gloucester
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,471 students in Gloucester are high school (937 | 21.0%), elementary school (935 | 20.9%), and college / undergraduate (847 | 18.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 487 | 10.9% |
| Kindergarten | 262 | 5.9% |
| Elementary School | 935 | 20.9% |
| Middle School | 787 | 17.6% |
| High School | 937 | 21.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 847 | 18.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 216 | 4.8% |
| Total | 4,471 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gloucester
Out of a total of 4,471 students who are enrolled in schools in Gloucester, 832 (18.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,639 (81.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 189 (41.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 904 (93.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 244 (69.7%) | 106 (30.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,080 (89.4%) | 128 (10.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 904 (93.2%) | 66 (6.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 533 (80.9%) | 126 (19.1%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 305 (74.4%) | 105 (25.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 268 (58.6%) | 189 (41.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 172 (77.8%) | 49 (22.2%) |
| 35 Years and over | 133 (67.9%) | 63 (32.1%) |
| Total | 3,639 (81.4%) | 832 (18.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gloucester
Social sciences (1,292 | 12.6%), business (1,273 | 12.4%), literature & languages (1,116 | 10.9%), education (832 | 8.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (827 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 10,254 individuals in Gloucester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 322 | 3.1% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 827 | 8.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 228 | 2.2% |
| Psychology | 459 | 4.5% |
| Social Sciences | 1,292 | 12.6% |
| Engineering | 492 | 4.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 68 | 0.7% |
| Science & Technology | 777 | 7.6% |
| Business | 1,273 | 12.4% |
| Education | 832 | 8.1% |
| Literature & Languages | 1,116 | 10.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 697 | 6.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 787 | 7.7% |
| Communications | 368 | 3.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 716 | 7.0% |
| Total | 10,254 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Gloucester
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gloucester
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gloucester are males with 2 vehicles (3,457, accounting for 43.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,874, making up 48.6%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 193 (2.4%) | 266 (3.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,932 (24.4%) | 1,857 (26.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,457 (43.7%) | 2,874 (40.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,429 (18.1%) | 1,288 (18.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 628 (7.9%) | 633 (8.9%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 266 (3.4%) | 199 (2.8%) |
| Total | 7,905 (100.0%) | 7,117 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Gloucester
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gloucester are 10 to 14 minutes (2,711 commuters, 19.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (2,058 commuters, 15.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,739 commuters, 12.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 637 | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,058 | 15.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,711 | 19.9% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,739 | 12.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,466 | 10.7% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 713 | 5.2% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,251 | 9.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 233 | 1.7% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 438 | 3.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 728 | 5.3% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,002 | 7.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 656 | 4.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Gloucester
The most common commute times in Gloucester are 10 to 14 minutes (1,574 commuters, 21.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,180 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 280 (3.9%) | 357 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 878 (12.1%) | 1,180 (18.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,574 (21.7%) | 1,137 (17.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 797 (11.0%) | 942 (14.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 820 (11.3%) | 646 (10.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 410 (5.7%) | 303 (4.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 712 (9.8%) | 539 (8.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 184 (2.5%) | 49 (0.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 220 (3.0%) | 218 (3.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 449 (6.2%) | 279 (4.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 549 (7.6%) | 453 (7.1%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 386 (5.3%) | 270 (4.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gloucester
The most frequent times of departure to work in Gloucester are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,002, 13.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,009, 15.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 387 (5.3%) | 182 (2.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 372 (5.1%) | 88 (1.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 495 (6.8%) | 289 (4.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 768 (10.6%) | 287 (4.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 775 (10.7%) | 502 (7.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,002 (13.8%) | 1,009 (15.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 820 (11.3%) | 773 (12.1%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 836 (11.5%) | 537 (8.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 387 (5.3%) | 635 (10.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 393 (5.4%) | 800 (12.6%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 200 (2.8%) | 451 (7.1%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 88 (1.2%) | 58 (0.9%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 516 (7.1%) | 558 (8.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 220 (3.0%) | 204 (3.2%) |
| Total | 7,259 (100.0%) | 6,373 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Gloucester
Occupancy by Ownership in Gloucester
Of the total 13,259 dwellings in Gloucester, owner-occupied units account for 8,146 (61.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,113 (38.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 8,146 | 61.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 5,113 | 38.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 13,259 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Gloucester
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 4,393 | 33.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 4,985 | 37.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,790 | 13.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,091 | 15.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,259 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gloucester
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,783 (40.6%) | 2,610 (59.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 3,546 (71.1%) | 1,439 (28.9%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,287 (71.9%) | 503 (28.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,530 (73.2%) | 561 (26.8%) |
| Total Housing Units | 8,146 (61.4%) | 5,113 (38.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gloucester
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 229 (33.9%) | 446 (66.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,648 (50.4%) | 1,620 (49.6%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,172 (55.5%) | 1,742 (44.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,097 (75.8%) | 1,305 (24.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gloucester
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,788 | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,657 | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,815 | 13.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,340 | 25.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,876 | 21.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,354 | 10.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 429 | 3.2% |
| Total | 13,259 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Gloucester
Median Income by Occupancy in Gloucester
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 8,146 (61.4%) | $115,391 |
| Renter-Occupied | 5,113 (38.6%) | $41,012 |
| Average | 13,259 (100.0%) | $84,465 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gloucester
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 74 (0.9%) | 424 (8.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (1.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 144 (1.8%) | 415 (8.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 125 (1.5%) | 324 (6.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 162 (2.0%) | 320 (6.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 302 (3.7%) | 730 (14.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 473 (5.8%) | 835 (16.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 934 (11.5%) | 509 (10.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,068 (13.1%) | 647 (12.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,098 (25.8%) | 526 (10.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 2,766 (34.0%) | 322 (6.3%) |
| Total | 8,146 (100.0%) | 5,113 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gloucester
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 50 (0.6%) | 149 (2.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 90 (1.1%) | 320 (6.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 610 (7.5%) | 447 (8.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 628 (7.7%) | 408 (8.0%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,232 (15.1%) | 1,549 (30.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,099 (13.5%) | 1,294 (25.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1,465 (18.0%) | 508 (9.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 1,385 (17.0%) | 143 (2.8%) |
| $3,000 or more | 1,587 (19.5%) | 52 (1.0%) |
| Total | 8,146 (100.0%) | 5,113 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Gloucester
Housing Structures in Gloucester
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,588 | 49.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 653 | 4.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 2,011 | 15.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 2,181 | 16.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 514 | 3.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,301 | 9.8% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 11 | 0.1% |
| Total | 13,259 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gloucester
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,833 (88.5%) | 755 (11.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 410 (62.8%) | 243 (37.2%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1,010 (50.2%) | 1,001 (49.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 528 (24.2%) | 1,653 (75.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 88 (17.1%) | 426 (82.9%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 266 (20.4%) | 1,035 (79.5%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8,146 (61.4%) | 5,113 (38.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gloucester
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 451 (8.8%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 368 (4.5%) | 1,679 (32.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 2,214 (27.2%) | 2,219 (43.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 3,087 (37.9%) | 669 (13.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 2,477 (30.4%) | 95 (1.9%) |
| Total | 8,146 (100.0%) | 5,113 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gloucester
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 3,117 (38.3%) | 2,396 (46.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 439 (5.4%) | 140 (2.7%) |
| Electricity | 832 (10.2%) | 1,581 (30.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 3,465 (42.5%) | 854 (16.7%) |
| Coal or Coke | 6 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 276 (3.4%) | 77 (1.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 11 (0.1%) | 65 (1.3%) |
| Total | 8,146 (100.0%) | 5,113 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Gloucester
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 295 (3.6%) | 876 (17.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,379 (29.2%) | 3,036 (59.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,558 (43.7%) | 1,108 (21.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,914 (23.5%) | 93 (1.8%) |
| Total | 8,146 (100.0%) | 5,113 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Gloucester
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gloucester
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,924 | 5,222 |
| Median Property Value | $578,900 | $512,400 |
| Median Household Income | $101,667 | $2,008 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $1,100 | $1,468 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $6,431 | $40 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gloucester
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 67 (2.3%) | 41 (0.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 37 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 344 (11.8%) | 577 (11.1%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 749 (25.6%) | 1,913 (36.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 840 (28.7%) | 1,619 (31.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 402 (13.8%) | 634 (12.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 485 (16.6%) | 438 (8.4%) |
| Total | 2,924 (100.0%) | 5,222 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gloucester
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 48 (1.6%) | 163 (3.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 236 (8.1%) | 26 (0.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 175 (6.0%) | 195 (3.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 204 (7.0%) | 127 (2.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 461 (15.8%) | 269 (5.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 304 (10.4%) | 473 (9.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 738 (25.2%) | 764 (14.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 758 (25.9%) | 1,360 (26.0%) |
| Total | 2,924 (100.0%) | 5,222 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gloucester
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 330 (11.3%) | 122,420 (2,344.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 252 (8.6%) | 778 (14.9%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 411 (14.1%) | 798 (15.3%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,927 (65.9%) | 1,006 (19.3%) |
| Total | 2,924 (100.0%) | 5,222 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gloucester
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 5 (0.2%) | 10 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 43 (1.5%) | 22 (0.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 2,818 (96.4%) | 162 (3.1%) |
| Total | 2,924 (100.0%) | 5,222 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Gloucester
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gloucester
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,998 (99.3%) | 15 (0.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,810 (99.8%) | 7 (0.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,094 (97.9%) | 44 (2.1%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 3,086 (96.3%) | 119 (3.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,907 (92.5%) | 235 (7.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,096 (95.1%) | 159 (4.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 5,288 (94.2%) | 325 (5.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,656 (99.6%) | 17 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,773 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 28,708 (96.9%) | 921 (3.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gloucester
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,998 (99.3%) | 15 (0.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,810 (99.8%) | 7 (0.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,094 (97.9%) | 44 (2.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gloucester
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 3,342 (95.8%) | 146 (4.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 3,564 (94.8%) | 197 (5.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,571 (93.1%) | 190 (6.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,905 (96.1%) | 160 (3.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 15,184 (98.5%) | 226 (1.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gloucester
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,053 (52.3%) | 1,057 (52.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,282 (45.5%) | 1,699 (60.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 865 (40.5%) | 1,337 (62.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 771 (24.1%) | 2,404 (75.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 931 (29.6%) | 2,128 (67.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 866 (26.6%) | 2,342 (72.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,415 (25.2%) | 4,112 (73.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,165 (89.1%) | 2,623 (56.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,755 (99.4%) | 1,690 (60.9%) |
| Total | 14,103 (47.6%) | 19,392 (65.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gloucester
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 19 (1.1%) | 29 (2.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 199 (7.6%) | 145 (4.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 466 (7.8%) | 395 (6.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 356 (16.5%) | 374 (14.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 369 (31.5%) | 513 (32.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gloucester
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (0.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 51 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 99 (1.7%) | 130 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 189 (8.7%) | 78 (3.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 245 (20.9%) | 208 (13.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (1.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 110 (1.8%) | 124 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 16 (0.7%) | 17 (0.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 29 (2.5%) | 88 (5.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 19 (1.1%) | 19 (1.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 116 (4.4%) | 123 (4.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 81 (1.3%) | 132 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 63 (2.9%) | 85 (3.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 80 (6.8%) | 130 (8.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 225 (3.7%) | 136 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 138 (6.4%) | 256 (10.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 201 (17.2%) | 328 (20.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 9 (0.5%) | 6 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 202 (3.4%) | 27 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 32 (1.5%) | 69 (2.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 60 (5.1%) | 86 (5.4%) |
Technology Access in Gloucester
Computing Device Access in Gloucester
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 10,148 | 76.5% |
| Smartphone | 10,988 | 82.9% |
| Tablet | 7,984 | 60.2% |
| No Computing Device | 948 | 7.1% |
| Total | 13,259 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Gloucester
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 25 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 10,347 | 78.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,274 | 9.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 318 | 2.4% |
| No Internet | 1,424 | 10.7% |
| Total | 13,259 | 100.0% |
Gloucester Summary
Gloucester, Massachusetts is a city located in the northeastern United States, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the oldest seaport in the United States, and is known for its fishing industry, which has been a major part of the city’s economy since the 1600s. Gloucester is also known for its picturesque harbor, which is home to a variety of boats and ships.
History
Gloucester was first settled in 1623 by a group of English colonists led by John Smith. The colonists named the settlement after the city of Gloucester in England. The settlement was initially a fishing village, and the colonists relied heavily on the fishing industry for their livelihood. In 1642, the settlement was incorporated as a town, and in 1692, it was incorporated as a city.
In the 1700s, Gloucester’s economy was largely based on the fishing industry. The city was home to a number of wharves and shipyards, and the harbor was a major hub for the fishing industry. In the 1800s, the city’s economy shifted to include shipbuilding, and the city became a major center for the whaling industry.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Gloucester’s economy shifted again, this time to include manufacturing. The city was home to a number of factories, including a shoe factory, a paper mill, and a cannery. The city also became a major center for the fishing industry, and the harbor was home to a number of fishing boats.
Geography
Gloucester is located in the northeastern United States, on the Atlantic Ocean. The city is situated on Cape Ann, a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. The city is bordered by the towns of Essex, Ipswich, and Manchester. The city is located approximately 30 miles north of Boston.
The city is divided into several neighborhoods, including East Gloucester, West Gloucester, and Downtown Gloucester. The city is home to several parks, including Stage Fort Park, which is located on the waterfront. The city is also home to several beaches, including Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach.
Economy
Gloucester’s economy is largely based on the fishing industry. The city is home to a number of fishing boats, and the harbor is a major hub for the fishing industry. The city is also home to a number of seafood processing plants, which process and package seafood for sale.
The city is also home to a number of other industries, including manufacturing, tourism, and retail. The city is home to a number of factories, including a shoe factory, a paper mill, and a cannery. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and hotels.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Gloucester was 28,789. The city has a population density of 1,845 people per square mile. The median age of the population is 44.7 years, and the median household income is $54,945.
The city is home to a diverse population, with a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds. The largest racial group is White, which makes up 83.3% of the population. The second largest racial group is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 8.2% of the population. Other racial groups include African American (4.3%), Asian (2.2%), and Native American (0.4%).
Gloucester is also home to a variety of religious groups. The largest religious group is Catholic, which makes up 44.3% of the population. Other religious groups include Protestant (25.2%), Jewish (2.2%), and other (1.2%).
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Gloucester?
Per Capita income in Gloucester is $50,993.
What is the Median Family Income in Gloucester?
Median Family Income in Gloucester is $113,213.
What is the Median Household income in Gloucester?
Median Household Income in Gloucester is $84,465.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gloucester?
Income or Wage Gap in Gloucester is 36.3%.
Women in Gloucester earn 63.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Gloucester?
Family Income Deficit in Gloucester is $15,425.
Families that are below poverty line in Gloucester earn $15,425 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gloucester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gloucester is 0.47.
What is the Total Population of Gloucester?
Total Population of Gloucester is 29,830.
What is the Total Male Population of Gloucester?
Total Male Population of Gloucester is 14,685.
What is the Total Female Population of Gloucester?
Total Female Population of Gloucester is 15,145.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gloucester?
There are 96.96 Males per 100 Females in Gloucester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gloucester?
There are 103.13 Females per 100 Males in Gloucester.
What is the Median Population Age in Gloucester?
Median Population Age in Gloucester is 51.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gloucester
Average Family Size in Gloucester is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gloucester
Average Household Size in Gloucester is 2.2 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gloucester?
There are 16,511 People in the Labor Forcein in Gloucester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gloucester?
64.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Gloucester.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gloucester?
Unemployment Rate in Gloucester is 5.8%.