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Dennis Port

Massachusetts · 3,487 residents · 3.038 sq mi
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Dennis Port has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,085. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,800. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,487
−3%since 2000
from 3,612 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+23%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Dennis Port
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,085
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,518 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,167
+47%since 2000
from $23,872 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,495
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+80%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(3,187)
Black4.7%(171)
Hispanic / Latino3%(108)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(713)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(2,759)
Black7.5%(261)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(157)
Asian1.2%(42)
Other2.4%(83)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,275)
Diversity Score
37
+85%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dennis Port, Massachusetts?

Dennis Port, Massachusetts has about 3,487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dennis Port, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Dennis Port, Massachusetts earns about $48,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dennis Port, Massachusetts expensive?

In Dennis Port, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $326,800, and the typical rent is about $1,495 a month.

How educated are people in Dennis Port, Massachusetts?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dennis Port, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dennis Port, Massachusetts?

About 15.9% of people in Dennis Port, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dennis Port, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Dennis Port, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 698 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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