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Duxbury

Massachusetts · 1,994 residents · 2.208 sq mi
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Duxbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,694. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,705,600. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% 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
1,994
+40%since 2000
from 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
903 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
+32%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Duxbury
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,694
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,683 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$145,328
+226%since 2000
from $44,589 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.579
+4%since 2010
from 0.554 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,705,600
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.5
+176%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,390)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,789)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian8.3%(166)
Other1.6%(32)
Diversity Score23.5%(468)
Diversity Score
23
+484%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 92.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

Duxbury, Massachusetts has about 1,994 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Duxbury, Massachusetts earns about $126,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duxbury, Massachusetts expensive?

In Duxbury, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,705,600.

How educated are people in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

About 72.1% of adults age 25 and over in Duxbury, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

About 2.1% of people in Duxbury, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duxbury, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Duxbury, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 264 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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