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East Dennis

Massachusetts · 2,585 residents · 4.835 sq mi
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East Dennis is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,325. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 714 residents. 49% 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 $491,400. With a median age of 65.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,585
−22%since 2000
from 3,299 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
65.1
+18%since 2000
from 55.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024East Dennis
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.9%(48)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.5%(40)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 142.8%(72)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.7%(71)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(75)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346%(155)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 445.3%(138)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 547.4%(191)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.3%(498)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7428%(723)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8416.9%(437)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5.3%(137)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,325
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,976
+53%since 2000
from $27,466 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$491,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
6.6
−32%since 2009
from 9.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in East Dennis on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,170)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(55)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,395)
Black1.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(48)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other2.5%(64)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican2.4%(75)
Cuban0.2%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(24)
Ancestry
Irish31.4%(964)
English16.1%(493)
German12.5%(382)
Polish10%(306)
Lithuanian7.9%(243)
Scottish6.6%(204)
Swedish6.6%(204)
French6.5%(199)
Italian5.6%(173)
American3%(92)
Portuguese2.7%(82)
Dutch1.6%(49)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.1%(34)
Haitian1%(32)
Swiss0.7%(23)
British0.6%(19)
Czech0.3%(9)
Syrian0.3%(8)
Danish0.3%(8)
Norwegian0.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Lithuanian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.9%(307)
Married67.1%(861)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9%(115)
Women 15+
Never married13.2%(213)
Married55.4%(891)
Widowed13.1%(211)
Divorced18.2%(293)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Dennis, Massachusetts?

East Dennis, Massachusetts has about 2,585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Dennis, Massachusetts earns about $74,325 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 $491,400, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.

How educated are people in East Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 48.8% 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 8.0% 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 34 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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