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East Douglas

Massachusetts · 2,702 residents · 3.407 sq mi
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East Douglas is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,263. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,702
+17%since 2000
from 2,319 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.8
+23%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024East Douglas
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(137)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(146)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.6%(151)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(190)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(164)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.8%(345)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(318)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5417.1%(462)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.8%(373)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.4%(254)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.4%(120)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(42)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,263
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,308
+81%since 2000
from $22,274 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,138
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−6%since 2009
from 4.3 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 Douglas on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,253)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,442)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(90)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other2.8%(76)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican6.2%(184)
Mexican2.8%(84)
Cuban0.5%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino2.2%(67)
Laotian1.3%(38)
Asian Indian0.7%(21)
Ancestry
Irish20.2%(602)
French12.1%(360)
English10.8%(322)
Italian8.2%(244)
American6.1%(182)
Polish5.5%(163)
German4.6%(137)
Swedish3.6%(106)
Norwegian3.2%(95)
Greek1.2%(37)
Czech1.2%(35)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.6%(18)
Armenian0.4%(12)
Dutch0.4%(11)
Slovak0.4%(11)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+80%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 83.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 2,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Douglas, Massachusetts earns about $75,263 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 $303,800, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in East Douglas, Massachusetts?

About 29.1% 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 4.1% 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 772 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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