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East Dennis

Massachusetts · 3,062 residents · 4.835 sq mi
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East Dennis is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,654. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $694,000. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. 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 64.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,062
−7%since 2000
from 3,299 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
633 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.8
+18%since 2000
from 55.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024East Dennis
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,654
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,857 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,191
+112%since 2000
from $27,466 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+1%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$694,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
40.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+50%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,170)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(55)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(218)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,953)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(96)
Diversity Score8.6%(264)
Diversity Score
9
+30%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Dennis, Massachusetts?

East Dennis, Massachusetts has about 3,062 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Dennis, Massachusetts earns about $103,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Dennis, Massachusetts expensive?

In East Dennis, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $694,000, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in East Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Dennis, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 4.8% of people in East Dennis, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Dennis, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, East Dennis, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 511 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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