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East Sandwich

Massachusetts · 3,864 residents · 7.516 sq mi
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East Sandwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $689,000. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,864
+4%since 2000
from 3,720 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
514 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+19%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024East Sandwich
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,318 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,464
+94%since 2000
from $32,676 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+31%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$689,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,637
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $794 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+63%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,651)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(3,696)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(90)
Diversity Score10.5%(406)
Diversity Score
11
+241%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

East Sandwich, Massachusetts has about 3,864 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Sandwich, Massachusetts earns about $115,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Sandwich, Massachusetts expensive?

In East Sandwich, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $689,000, and the typical rent is about $1,637 a month.

How educated are people in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Sandwich, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

About 11.5% of people in East Sandwich, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Sandwich, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, East Sandwich, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 693 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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