Population 6,825 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Groveland
Household size in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Groveland average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.9 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Groveland skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.5, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.1% of households in Groveland, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 17 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Groveland
Renters in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Groveland is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 21.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Groveland than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Boston area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Groveland leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are newer than in the Boston area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,013 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,106 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,364 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,773 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$760 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Groveland costs $1,773 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Boston area as a whole ($2,051). Rents are up $760 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Groveland
Bachelor's degrees in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.8% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.7% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Groveland is highly educated: more than four in ten adults 25 and older (45.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the Boston area overall (51.9%). The share with a degree is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Groveland: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Groveland
| Period | Groveland | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Groveland is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Boston area overall (4.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Groveland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland | 2.58 | 45.1 | 4.1% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 1975 | $1,773 | 45.7% | 96.1% | 6.0% |
| Georgetown | 2.65 | 43.7 | 4.9% | 16.0% | 2.2% | 1978 | $1,900 | 56.9% | 98.0% | 1.6% |
| West Newbury | 2.73 | 49.3 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1983 | $1,769 | 64.4% | 98.5% | 2.4% |
| Haverhill | 2.59 | 40.7 | 13.9% | 37.2% | 5.8% | 1961 | $1,643 | 32.1% | 90.2% | 5.9% |
| East Boxford | 2.30 | 47.0 | 11.2% | 16.7% | 9.2% | 1960 | $1,783 | 54.7% | 99.2% | 4.5% |
| Boxford | 3.00 | 47.9 | 4.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 1978 | $877 | 71.1% | 98.6% | 2.4% |
| Byfield | 2.52 | 50.0 | 9.3% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 1986 | $1,781 | 56.9% | 96.2% | 2.1% |
| Merrimac | 2.45 | 50.0 | 11.2% | 18.9% | 3.8% | 1979 | $1,788 | 40.7% | 96.0% | 1.3% |
| Amesbury | 1.87 | 59.5 | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1996 | $1,352 | 42.3% | 93.7% | 0.0% |
| North Andover | 2.67 | 41.6 | 9.0% | 32.3% | 5.9% | 1976 | $2,450 | 61.4% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| Rowley | 2.57 | 48.3 | 8.6% | 18.4% | 5.2% | 1973 | $1,706 | 56.9% | 99.6% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Groveland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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