Haverhill, MA Demographics

A map of Haverhill's Population by Race

Haverhill, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 67,698, a less than 1% change from the 67,787 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.9% White, 26.5% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Haverhill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Haverhill has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Haverhill, that probability was 50.2% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Haverhill is ranked the 15th 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). Haverhill was ranked the 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Haverhill's White Population

43,239 residents of Haverhill, or 63.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Haverhill is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Haverhill ranks 216th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverhill's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Haverhill's population has decreased from 66.3% to 63.9%.

Haverhill is more White than neighboring Lawrence (11.6% White). Haverhill is less White than neighboring Andover (79.6% White), Boxford (91.7% White), Topsfield (86.3% White), and Newburyport (91% White).

Haverhill's Black Population

1,812 residents of Haverhill, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Haverhill is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Haverhill ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverhill's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Black residents' share of Haverhill's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.7%.

Haverhill is more Black than neighboring Lawrence (2% Black), Andover (1.8% Black), Boxford (0% Black), Topsfield (1.4% Black), and Newburyport (0.4% Black).

Haverhill's Asian Population

943 residents of Haverhill, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Haverhill is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Haverhill ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverhill's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.5%. Asian residents' share of Haverhill's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Haverhill is more Asian than neighboring Boxford (0.4% Asian), and Newburyport (0.9% Asian). Haverhill is less Asian than neighboring Lawrence (1.7% Asian), Andover (8.3% Asian), and Topsfield (1.5% Asian).

Haverhill's Hispanic Population

17,922 residents of Haverhill, or 26.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Haverhill is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Haverhill ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverhill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Haverhill's population has increased from 23.6% to 26.5%.

Haverhill is more Hispanic than neighboring Andover (6.9% Hispanic), Boxford (3.7% Hispanic), Topsfield (7.3% Hispanic), and Newburyport (2.7% Hispanic). Haverhill is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawrence (83.2% Hispanic).

Haverhill's Native American/Other Population

518 residents of Haverhill, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Haverhill is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Haverhill ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverhill's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Haverhill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Haverhill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lawrence (0.4% Native American/Other), Andover (0.3% Native American/Other), Topsfield (0% Native American/Other), and Newburyport (0.7% Native American/Other). Haverhill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boxford (2.1% Native American/Other).

Haverhill's Multiracial Population

3,264 residents of Haverhill, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Haverhill is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Haverhill ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverhill's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Haverhill's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.8%.

Haverhill is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawrence (1.1% Multiracial), Andover (3.2% Multiracial), Boxford (2.1% Multiracial), Topsfield (3.5% Multiracial), and Newburyport (4.4% 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.