Peabody, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 52,987 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +10.1%

Population (female): 27,430

Median Age: 44.8 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,303.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Peabody: 137.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.2%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Peabody, Massachusetts as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Peabody is 3,306 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (16.1%), Irish (13.9%), Portuguese (7.5%), American (5.9%), Brazilian (5.2%), Greek (5.2%).

Land Area: 16.4 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 44,934 - 87.7%
      Hispanic - 3,212 - 6.3%
      Black alone - 970 - 1.9%
      Asian alone - 940 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 573 - 1.1%
      Two or more races - 572 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 45 - 0.09%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 5 - 0.01%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Peabody, MA

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Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Peabody, MA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Peabody, MA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Peabody, MA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

229 Andover Street 1.7 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 1.9 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 2.1 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 3.4 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

194 NORTH ST 5.1 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

371 BROADWAY 5.1 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

On-site only 7.3 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 7.6 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

52 BOW ST 8.7 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

16 Main Street 9.0 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 9.4 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 10.1 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 10.2 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 10.2 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

219 CENTRE ST 10.2 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 10.6 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 10.9 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

20 S BORDER RD 11.2 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

101 STATION LNDG 11.5 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

66B CONCORD ST 11.7 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 11.8 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

POH on-site only 11.8 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 11.8 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

92 HIGH ST 12.0 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

37 MANNING ST 12.2 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 12.2 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 13.2 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 13.3 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 13.4 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 13.7 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 13.8 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 13.9 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

12 EVERETT ST 14.1 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

Onsite Only #1 14.5 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

P.O. Box 546 14.5 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

601 Concord Ave 14.6 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

138 Haverhill St, 14.7 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 14.9 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 15.0 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 15.2 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

124 WESTERN AVE 15.2 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 15.3 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 15.4 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 15.7 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 15.8 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

41 CARLETON RD 15.9 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

319 Longwood Ave, 15.9 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

1285 Beacon St 16.1 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 16.1 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

358 HARVARD ST 16.2 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

35 BEDFORD ST 16.4 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 16.4 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 16.4 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

376 Arsenal Street 16.5 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1 GENERAL ST 16.8 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 16.8 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 16.9 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

510 BOSTON RD 17.0 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

345 MAIN ST 18.1 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 18.2 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 18.3 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 18.4 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

215 SUMMER ST STE 14 18.5 miles

215 SUMMER ST STE 14
HAVERHILL, MA 1830
Categories: HAVERHILL MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 18.6 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 18.6 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

1 Branch St, 19.0 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

296 Main Street 19.1 miles

296 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 1830
Categories: Haverhill MA

700 Rogers Street, 19.2 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 19.5 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 19.6 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

1030 MAIN ST 19.6 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

9 HOPE AVE 19.6 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 19.7 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

21 SCHOOL ST 19.9 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

165 GRANITE ST 19.9 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 20.3 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 20.4 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 20.5 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
Categories: Cohasset MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 20.6 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

1996 CENTRE ST 20.6 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 20.6 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 20.7 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 21.3 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 21.9 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

39 Village Square, 22.0 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

24 MORRILL PL 22.2 miles

24 MORRILL PL
AMESBURY, MA 1913
Categories: AMESBURY MA

485 GRANITE ST 22.2 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 22.3 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 22.5 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

289 Main St, 22.8 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

759 GRANITE ST 22.8 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 22.9 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 22.9 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

250 POND ST 23.2 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

100 BAY STATE DR 23.2 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 23.3 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 23.3 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 23.4 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

31 STILES RD STE 1300 23.4 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

159 N BROADWAY 23.5 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 23.5 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 23.6 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 24.3 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
Categories: S. Weymouth MA

42 Washington Street 24.6 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Peabody, Massachusetts

Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 51,251 at the 2010 census, and in 2016 the estimated population was 52,491. Peabody is located in the North Shore region of Massachusetts, and is known for its rich industrial history.

Originally known as the Northfields, Salem Farms, and Brooksby, the area was settled in 1626 by a small group of English colonists from Cape Ann led by Roger Conant. In 1752, the area was set off from Salem, and incorporated as a district of Danvers. It was referred to as "the South Parish", associated with a church located in present-day Peabody Square. In 1855, the community broke away from Danvers, and was incorporated as the independent town of South Danvers. The name was changed to Peabody on April 30, 1868, in honor of George Peabody, noted philanthropist born in present-day Peabody, widely regarded as the "father of modern philanthropy". It was granted city status in 1916. The western, less densely populated area of town is often separately, yet unofficially, referred to as West Peabody.

Peabody started off as a farming community, but its rivers and streams attracted mills which operated by water power. In particular, Peabody was a major center of New England's leather industry, which attracted immigrants from all around the world. By 1915, a third of the population was born outside the United States. In addition to becoming home to large Irish and Russian populations, Peabody developed a large community of laborers hailing from the Ottoman Empire, mostly Turkish and Kurdish speakers from the region of Harput, now known as Elaz??. The population was situated primarily on Walnut Street, where they filled boarding houses and coffee houses to such an extent that it became known as "Ottoman Street," and, more pejoratively and less accurately, "Peabody's Barbary Coast", as the United States was at war with the Ottoman Empire during World War I. One visitor even noted that signs in town were written in both English and Ottoman Turkish.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 52,987 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +10.1%

Population (female): 27,430

Median Age: 44.8 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,303.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Peabody: 137.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.2%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Peabody, Massachusetts as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Peabody is 3,306 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (16.1%), Irish (13.9%), Portuguese (7.5%), American (5.9%), Brazilian (5.2%), Greek (5.2%).

Land Area: 16.4 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 44,934 - 87.7%
      Hispanic - 3,212 - 6.3%
      Black alone - 970 - 1.9%
      Asian alone - 940 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 573 - 1.1%
      Two or more races - 572 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 45 - 0.09%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 5 - 0.01%

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