Newbury, MA is a small community located within Essex County. As of 2020, it has a population of 4,152 with a population density of 310.04 people per square mile—making it much more densely populated than the US overall (93.29 people per square mile). The town offers a variety of recreational and entertainment opportunities for its residents year-round.
For outdoors activities, there are several local parks such as Maudsley State Park and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge where visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, bird watching and swimming. In terms of businesses, Newburyport itself is home to many successful restaurants and shops ranging from the historic William's Seafood Restaurant to the modern artisanal cheese shop known as Cheese & Crack Gourmet Grocery. There are also several art galleries, antique stores and harbor-side attractions where visitors can explore or take in some of Newburyport's rich history.
The town also plays host to numerous special events throughout the year that bring together the diverse population living in Newburyport such as art shows, festivals featuring live music and food vendors and a wide array of sporting events including lacrosse and ice hockey games at Newburyport High School's Winnock Arena. With its close proximity to Boston (only an hour drive away), Newburyport provides easy access to larger venues like TD Garden for those looking for more professional sports experiences.
The population in Newbury (zip 01951) is 4,152. There are 301 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Newbury (zip 01951) is 57.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Newbury (zip 01951) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Newbury (zip 01951)
- 67.0% are married
- 6.3% are divorced
- 40.2% are married with children
- 2.4% have children, but are single
Race in Newbury (zip 01951)
- 94.8% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.9% claim Other
- 3.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander