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East Dennis

Massachusetts · 2,753 residents · 4.835 sq mi
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East Dennis is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,994. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 546 residents. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $478,900. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,753
−17%since 2000
from 3,299 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
569 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
60.5
+10%since 2000
from 55.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024East Dennis
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,994
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,438
+33%since 2000
from $27,466 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$478,900
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$998
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
37.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+73%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,588)
Black1.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(76)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other2.1%(59)
Diversity Score15.4%(424)
Diversity Score
15
+133%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+93%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Dennis, Massachusetts?

East Dennis, Massachusetts has about 2,753 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Dennis, Massachusetts earns about $61,994 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 $478,900, and the typical rent is about $998 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 7.8% 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 202 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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