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East Douglas

Massachusetts · 2,987 residents · 3.407 sq mi
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East Douglas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,309. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $434,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 33% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,987
+29%since 2000
from 2,319 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
877 / sq mi
+21%since 2009
from 723 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+13%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024East Douglas
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(97)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99%(268)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(178)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.9%(115)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(119)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.9%(623)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.8%(382)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(381)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649%(270)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(304)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(205)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(45)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,309
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,889
+160%since 2000
from $22,274 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+17%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$434,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,458
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−27%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,253)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,749)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino7%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score
19
+55%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(113)
Ancestry
English19.3%(577)
Irish15%(448)
Polish9.4%(281)
French4.8%(143)
Italian4.7%(140)
Scottish3.6%(107)
American1.8%(55)
Norwegian1.7%(51)
Swedish1.7%(50)
Greek1.5%(45)
Slovak1.3%(38)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
German1%(30)
Ukrainian0.8%(25)
Portuguese0.7%(22)
Dutch0.6%(17)
Lithuanian0.5%(15)
Armenian0.4%(12)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 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
8.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 83.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
58.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2016
from 10.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(336)
Married59.2%(620)
Widowed1.8%(19)
Divorced7%(73)
Women 15+
Never married35.7%(498)
Married48.2%(673)
Widowed6.7%(94)
Divorced9.4%(131)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Douglas, Massachusetts?

East Douglas, Massachusetts has about 2,987 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Douglas, Massachusetts earns about $138,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Douglas, Massachusetts expensive?

In East Douglas, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $434,600, and the typical rent is about $1,458 a month.

How educated are people in East Douglas, Massachusetts?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Douglas, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Douglas, Massachusetts?

About 8.8% of people in East Douglas, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Douglas, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, East Douglas, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,057 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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