Danvers, MA Demographics

A map of Danvers's Population by Race

Danvers, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 28,098, a less than 1% change from the 28,087 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.4% White, 5.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 1.8% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Danvers, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Danvers is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Danvers, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 23.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danvers is ranked the 58th 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). Danvers was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danvers's White Population

24,570 residents of Danvers, or 87.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danvers is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Danvers ranks 94th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danvers's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Danvers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 87.4%.

Danvers is more White than neighboring Peabody (72.5% White), Topsfield (86.3% White), Lynnfield (81.2% White), and Lynn (32.7% White). Danvers is less White than neighboring Boxford (91.7% White).

Danvers's Black Population

505 residents of Danvers, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danvers is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Danvers ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danvers's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of Danvers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Danvers is more Black than neighboring Topsfield (1.4% Black), Lynnfield (1% Black), and Boxford (0% Black). Danvers is less Black than neighboring Peabody (4.3% Black), and Lynn (10% Black).

Danvers's Asian Population

496 residents of Danvers, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danvers is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Danvers ranks 98th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danvers's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Asian residents' share of Danvers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Danvers is more Asian than neighboring Topsfield (1.5% Asian), and Boxford (0.4% Asian). Danvers is less Asian than neighboring Peabody (2.5% Asian), Lynnfield (7% Asian), and Lynn (6.2% Asian).

Danvers's Hispanic Population

1,540 residents of Danvers, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danvers is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Danvers ranks 117th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danvers's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Danvers's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.5%.

Danvers is more Hispanic than neighboring Boxford (3.7% Hispanic). Danvers is less Hispanic than neighboring Peabody (14.6% Hispanic), Topsfield (7.3% Hispanic), Lynnfield (5.6% Hispanic), and Lynn (45.9% Hispanic).

Danvers's Native American/Other Population

280 residents of Danvers, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Danvers is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Danvers ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danvers's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danvers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Danvers is more Native American/Other than neighboring Topsfield (0% Native American/Other), and Lynnfield (0.4% Native American/Other). Danvers is less Native American/Other than neighboring Peabody (1.2% Native American/Other), Lynn (1.4% Native American/Other), and Boxford (2.1% Native American/Other).

Danvers's Multiracial Population

707 residents of Danvers, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danvers is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Danvers ranks 179th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danvers's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Danvers's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.5%.

Danvers is more Multiracial than neighboring Boxford (2.1% Multiracial). Danvers is less Multiracial than neighboring Peabody (4.9% Multiracial), Topsfield (3.5% Multiracial), Lynnfield (4.8% Multiracial), and Lynn (3.8% 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.