Gloucester is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, located on Cape Ann in the state's North Shore region. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the city had a population of 29,729. The city is organized around an urban core on the north side of the harbor, with outlying neighborhoods including Annisquam, Bay View, Lanesville, Folly Cove, Magnolia, Riverdale, East Gloucester, and West Gloucester.
Gloucester has historically served as an important center of the fishing industry and has also established itself as a popular summer destination. The city's geographic position on Cape Ann and its harbor have been instrumental in shaping its economic and cultural identity.