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Amesbury, Massachusetts Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Amesbury is 17,500, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown moderately due to its suburban proximity to Boston and New Hampshire.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1668
  • County: Essex County
  • Land area: 13.7 square miles
  • Population density: 1,277 people per square mile
  • Area code: 978
  • Zip code: 01913

Geography and Location

Amesbury is located in northeastern Massachusetts, in Essex County, along the Merrimack River. The town is known for its rich history and well-preserved colonial-era buildings. Amesbury is a popular suburban community for those who work in nearby Boston and New Hampshire. The town is located near Interstate 95 and Interstate 495, providing easy access to the region’s major cities. Amesbury experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.7 years
Median household income: $51,906
Median house value: $183,400

Population by Race

Races in Amesbury:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Black (0.6%)

Ancestries: Irish (24.9%), English (18.4%), French (14.7%), Italian (13.2%), French Canadian (9.4%), German (7.8%).

Elevation: 50 feet

Land area: 5.3 square miles

Map of Amesbury, MA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amesbury

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amesbury town

  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

3.1% Foreign born (1.1% Europe, 1.0% Latin America, 0.7% Asia, 0.4% North America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amesbury:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amesbury:

  • PEASE INTERNATIONAL TRADEPORT (about 17 miles; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Abbreviation: PSM)
  • GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL (about 36 miles; BOSTON, MA; Abbreviation: BOS)
  • MANCHESTER (about 36 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: MHT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amesbury:

  • PLUM ISLAND (about 9 miles; NEWBURYPORT, MA; Abbreviation: 2B2)
  • HAMPTON AIRFIELD (about 11 miles; HAMPTON, NH; Abbreviation: 7B3)
  • LAWRENCE MUNI (about 17 miles; LAWRENCE, MA; Abbreviation: LWM)

Amtrak stations near Amesbury:

  • 9 miles: EXETER (60 LINCOLN ST.). Services: ticket office.
  • 13 miles: HAVERHILL (WASHINGTON ST. @ RAILROAD SQUARE). Services: ticket office.
  • 20 miles: DURHAM (3 DEPOT RD.). Services: ticket office.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amesbury:

  • NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; HAVERHILL, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,388)
  • MERRIMACK COLLEGE (about 18 miles; NORTH ANDOVER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,384)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 19 miles; DURHAM, NH; Full-time enrollment: 12,586)
  • NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; DANVERS, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,663)
  • SALEM STATE COLLEGE (about 24 miles; SALEM, MA; Full-time enrollment: 5,917)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL (about 32 miles; LOWELL, MA; Full-time enrollment: 8,373)
  • TUFTS UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; MEDFORD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 8,627)

Schools

Public high schools in Amesbury:

  • AMESBURY HIGH (Students: 804; Location: 5 HIGHLAND STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ACADEMY OF STRATEGIC LEARNING HMCS SCHOO (Students: 45; Location: 9 WATER STREET; Grades: 07 – 12)

Private high school in Amesbury:

  • HARBOR (Students: 140; Location: 85 PLEASANT VALLEY; Grades: 6 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Amesbury:

  • AMESBURY MIDDLE (Students: 868; Location: 220 MAIN STREET; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • CHARLES C CASHMAN EL (Students: 548; Location: 193 LIONS MOUTH ROAD; Grades: PK – 04)
  • AMESBURY ELEMENTARY (Students: 500; Location: 20 SOUTH HAMPTON ROAD; Grades: PK – 04)

Private primary/middle schools in Amesbury:

  • SPARHAWK SCHOOL (Students: 83; Location: 99 ELM ST.; Grades: KG – 8)
  • HARBOR SCHOOLS FAMILY SERVIES (Students: 80; Location: 194 R MAIN STREET; Grades: UG – UG)
  • AMESBURY SDA SCHOOL (Students: 19; Location: 81 MONROE ST; Grades: 2 – 8)
  • WINDMILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (Students: 10; Location: ROSEDALE ST POBOX 141; Grades: KG – KG)
  • AMESBURY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (Students: 2; Location: 186 MARKET STREET; Grades: KG – KG)

Libraries

Library in Amesbury:

  • AMESBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $466,073; Location: 149 MAIN ST.; 68,923 books; 1,688 audio materials; 849 video materials; 137 serial subscriptions)

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