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Buzzards Bay

Massachusetts · 2,909 residents · 1.916 sq mi
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Buzzards Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,388. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 640 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $454,500. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,909
−18%since 2000
from 3,549 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,518 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+54%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Buzzards Bay
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,388
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,088
+185%since 2000
from $18,304 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−6%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,500
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,484
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+39%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,366)
Black1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1%(37)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(263)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,580)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(67)
Asian2.8%(82)
Other6%(174)
Diversity Score26.1%(758)
Diversity Score
26
+252%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
45.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts?

Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts has about 2,909 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts earns about $94,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts expensive?

In Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $454,500, and the typical rent is about $1,484 a month.

How educated are people in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts?

About 7.3% of people in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 426 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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