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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Sandwich

Massachusetts · 3,171 residents · 7.516 sq mi
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East Sandwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,756. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $211,400. With a median age of 39.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 37% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,171
−15%vs 2000
vs 3,720 in 2000
1990 – 2024
422 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 44.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024East Sandwich
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,756
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,318 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,657
−31%vs 2000
vs $32,676 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$211,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $243,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$740
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $794 in 2000
US average: $450
83.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
17.0% rent
4.2
+14%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,128)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(31)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other0.4%(13)
Diversity Score5.7%(180)
6
+85%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.6%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.7%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

East Sandwich, Massachusetts has about 3,171 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in East Sandwich, Massachusetts earns about $50,756 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 $211,400, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

About 42.6% 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 3.7% of people in East Sandwich, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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