Andover is a city located in Essex County Massachusetts. Andover has a 2024 population of 9,528. Andover is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 8.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,821 in 2020.
The average household income in Andover is $184,691 with a poverty rate of 7.25%. The median age in Andover is 45.4 years: 47.3 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Andover was:
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,519 | 2.26 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Married | 1,941 | 2.87 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 1,198 | 1.1 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Female | 321 | 2.83 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 59 | 2.53 | 39 | 61 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.27%.
All
Male
Female
$85,187
Average Earnings
$115,657
Average Male
$64,968
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.56% of Andover residents speak only English, while 17.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.24% of the population.
rate
7.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.82%
Male Poverty Rate
8.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Andover is Other, with 16.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Andover is Black, with 0.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.15%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.86%
Born in Andover
85.96%
Native Born
14.04%
Foreign Born
5.97%
Non Citizen
8.07%
Naturalized
85.96% of Andover residents were born in the United States, with 57.86% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,528 | 54 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 9,474 | 55 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 9,419 | 461 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 8,958 | 137 | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 8,821 | -93 | -1.04% |
| 2019 | 8,914 | -303 | -3.29% |
| 2018 | 9,217 | 429 | 4.88% |
| 2017 | 8,788 | -406 | -4.42% |
| 2016 | 9,194 | 411 | 4.68% |
| 2015 | 8,783 | -170 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 8,953 | -104 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 9,057 | 28 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 9,029 | 230 | 2.61% |
| 2011 | 8,799 | 37 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 8,762 | 0 | 0% |