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Duxbury

Massachusetts · 1,426 residents · 2.208 sq mi
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Duxbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,683. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 304 residents. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $515,900. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 109% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,426
−18%since 1990
from 1,730 in 1990
1990 – 2024
646 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 784 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
−3%since 1990
from 43.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Duxbury
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$105,683
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,744 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$44,589
+23%since 1990
from $36,203 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$515,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $370,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,316
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
87.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
12.8% rent
4.9
−16%since 1990
from 5.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,730)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(34)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,390)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.8%(12)
Diversity Score4%(57)
4
+102%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.2%
+17.4 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
99.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 99.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
33.3%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.9 min
+2%since 1990
from 35.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

Duxbury, Massachusetts has about 1,426 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Duxbury, Massachusetts earns about $105,683 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 $515,900, and the typical rent is about $1,316 a month.

How educated are people in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

About 72.2% 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 2.6% of people in Duxbury, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duxbury, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Duxbury, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 304 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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