Beverly, MA Demographics

A map of Beverly's Population by Race

Beverly, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 42,665, a less than 1% change from the 42,670 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, 1.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Beverly, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Beverly has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Beverly, that probability was 27.7% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Beverly is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Beverly was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Beverly's White Population

35,972 residents of Beverly, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Beverly is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Beverly ranks 138th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beverly's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Beverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 84.3%.

Beverly is more White than neighboring Salem (66.4% White), and Swampscott (84.1% White). Beverly is less White than neighboring Marblehead (93% White), Essex (96.8% White), and Danvers (87.4% White).

Beverly's Black Population

1,209 residents of Beverly, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Beverly is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Beverly ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beverly's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.0%. Black residents' share of Beverly's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.8%.

Beverly is more Black than neighboring Marblehead (0.6% Black), Essex (0% Black), and Danvers (1.8% Black). Beverly is less Black than neighboring Salem (4.6% Black), and Swampscott (3.3% Black).

Beverly's Asian Population

715 residents of Beverly, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Beverly is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Beverly ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beverly's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Asian residents' share of Beverly's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.7%.

Beverly is more Asian than neighboring Marblehead (1.4% Asian), and Swampscott (1.1% Asian). Beverly is less Asian than neighboring Salem (3.4% Asian), Essex (1.8% Asian), and Danvers (1.8% Asian).

Beverly's Hispanic Population

2,615 residents of Beverly, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Beverly is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Beverly ranks 78th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beverly's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Beverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Beverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Marblehead (2% Hispanic), Essex (0.9% Hispanic), and Danvers (5.5% Hispanic). Beverly is less Hispanic than neighboring Salem (20.7% Hispanic), and Swampscott (8.9% Hispanic).

Beverly's Native American/Other Population

252 residents of Beverly, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Beverly is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Beverly ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beverly's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Beverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Beverly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Essex (0% Native American/Other), and Swampscott (0.4% Native American/Other). Beverly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salem (1.2% Native American/Other), Marblehead (0.7% Native American/Other), and Danvers (1% Native American/Other).

Beverly's Multiracial Population

1,902 residents of Beverly, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Beverly is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Beverly ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beverly's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Beverly's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.5%.

Beverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Salem (3.7% Multiracial), Marblehead (2.2% Multiracial), Essex (0.4% Multiracial), Swampscott (2.2% Multiracial), and Danvers (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.