Newburyport, MA

Newburyport is a historic town located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,821 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Boston metropolitan area.

The town was first settled in 1630 as part of Ipswich and was officially incorporated on October 9, 1713. Newburyport's early economy was based on its whaling industry and shipbuilding; however, by the mid-19th century it had become a center for textile manufacturing. In 1892 Newburyport became home to the world's first factory that produced rayon fabric. The textile industry declined in the late 20th century but has since been replaced by high-tech businesses such as information technology and biotechnology.

Newburyport is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.24%, is water. The town lies on both banks of the Merrimack River near its mouth at Newburyport Bay and includes portions of both Ipswich Bay and Buzzards Bay.

Newburyport experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen "Dfa") with cold winters and hot summers due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean moderating influences from Canada or Newfoundland

As of 2010 census there were 10,821 people residing in Newburyport with an average age of 36 years old for females while males have an average age 34 years old In 2000 there were 8598 people living in this town with an average age 33 years old for females while males have an average age 34 years old In 1990 there were 7363 people living in this town with an average age 33 years old for females while males have an average age 34 years old