Methuen City, Massachusetts
As of the census of 2000, there were 43789 people in the city, organized into 16532 households, and 11541 families living in the city. The population density was 1954.7 people per square mile (754.71/kmē), it is the 82nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. There were 16885 housing units at an average density of 753.8 per square mile (291.04/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.62 persons, and the average family size was 3.17 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87 males. The median age of the city's population was 37.5 years, The median age of males was 35.9 years, for females the median age was 39 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 39126 White, 591 Black or African American, 97 American Indian, 1040 Asian, 5 Native Hawaiian, 799 from two or more races and 2131 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $49627, it would be the 111th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The median income for a family in the city was $59831, it is the 110th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $22305, making it the 150th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Massachusetts. The median income of city was $30258, The median income for males was $36186, compared to $24630 for females.
In 2000, 11548 pupils and students, of which 51.22% are male and 48.78% are female, 26.37% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6% nursery or pri school, 6.61% kindergarten, 45.05% elementary school, 20.78% high school and 21.56% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 43789 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 43789 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 43934 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 44366 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 44521 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 44465 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 44151 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 43882 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 43761 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 43765 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 44055 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 307 | 386 | 693 |
| Kindergarten | 457 | 306 | 763 |
| Elementary school | 2655 | 2547 | 5202 |
| High school | 1314 | 1086 | 2400 |
| College or graduate school | 1182 | 1308 | 2490 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen city, Massachusetts | $49627 | $59831 | $22305 |
| Essex County, Massachusetts | $51576 | $63746 | $26358 |
| Massachusetts, United States | $50502 | $61664 | $25952 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |