Ayer Cdp, Massachusetts
As of the census of 2000, there were 2960 people, 1258 households, and 681 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 2397.9 people per square mile (925.83/kmē), it is Massachusetts's 62nd most densely populated census designated place. There were 1369 housing units at an average density of 1113 per square mile (429.73/kmē). The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.96. In the census designated place the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 35% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 113.2 females. The median age of the census designated place's population was 37.2 years, the median age of male residents at 35.7 and the median age of female residents at 38.7. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 2614 White, 146 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, 78 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 79 from two or more races and 32 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $41808, making it the 74th poorest census designated place by median household income among the Massachusetts. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $55375, making its Massachusetts's 142nd highest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $23574, making its Massachusetts's 126th highest census designated place by per capita income. The median income was $29143, Males have a median income of $37059 versus $19542 for females.
In 2000, 682 pupils and students, of which 41.94% are male and 58.06% are female, 23.04% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 14.52% nursery or pri school, 8.8% kindergarten, 41.94% elementary school, 12.61% high school and 22.14% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 28978 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 28978 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 28974 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 28785 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 29021 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 28880 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 28791 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 28570 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 28501 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 28411 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 28379 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 53 | 46 | 99 |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| Elementary school | 154 | 132 | 286 |
| High school | 11 | 75 | 86 |
| College or graduate school | 34 | 117 | 151 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayer CDP, Massachusetts | $41808 | $55375 | $23574 |
| Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $60821 | $74194 | $31199 |
| Massachusetts, United States | $50502 | $61664 | $25952 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |