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Duxbury

Massachusetts · 1,896 residents · 2.208 sq mi
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Duxbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,250. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,036,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,896
+33%since 2000
from 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
859 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+13%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Duxbury
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,683 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,592
+92%since 2000
from $44,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.7%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services17.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,036,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
8.9
+83%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,776)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian1.5%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(168)
Diversity Score
9
+120%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 35.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

Duxbury, Massachusetts has about 1,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Duxbury, Massachusetts earns about $116,250 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 $1,036,300.

How educated are people in Duxbury, Massachusetts?

About 86.2% 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 8.6% 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 166 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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