Rowley, MA Demographics

A map of Rowley's Population by Race

Rowley, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,708, a large increase from the 1,523 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 14.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rowley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rowley has become considerably 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 Rowley, that probability was 12.1% in 2020 and 25.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rowley is ranked the 200th 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). Rowley was ranked the 210th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rowley's White Population

1,458 residents of Rowley, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rowley is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Rowley ranks 15th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowley's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Rowley's population has decreased from 93.7% to 85.4%.

Rowley is more White than neighboring Salisbury (84.3% White). Rowley is less White than neighboring Ipswich (90.1% White), Newburyport (91% White), Topsfield (86.3% White), and Boxford (91.7% White).

Rowley's Black Population

0 residents of Rowley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rowley is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Rowley ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowley's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rowley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rowley is less Black than neighboring Newburyport (0.4% Black), Topsfield (1.4% Black), and Salisbury (1.9% Black).

Rowley's Asian Population

0 residents of Rowley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rowley is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Rowley ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rowley's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Rowley is less Asian than neighboring Ipswich (3.4% Asian), Newburyport (0.9% Asian), Topsfield (1.5% Asian), Boxford (0.4% Asian), and Salisbury (3.4% Asian).

Rowley's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Rowley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rowley is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rowley ranks 228th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rowley's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Rowley is less Hispanic than neighboring Ipswich (4% Hispanic), Newburyport (2.7% Hispanic), Topsfield (7.3% Hispanic), Boxford (3.7% Hispanic), and Salisbury (4.8% Hispanic).

Rowley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rowley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rowley is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Rowley ranks 240th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rowley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rowley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newburyport (0.7% Native American/Other), and Boxford (2.1% Native American/Other).

Rowley's Multiracial Population

250 residents of Rowley, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rowley is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rowley ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 455.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Rowley's population has increased from 3.0% to 14.6%.

Rowley is more Multiracial than neighboring Ipswich (2.5% Multiracial), Newburyport (4.4% Multiracial), Topsfield (3.5% Multiracial), Boxford (2.1% Multiracial), and Salisbury (5.6% 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.