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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Sandwich

Massachusetts · 3,720 residents · 7.516 sq mi
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East Sandwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,318. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $243,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,720
+17%since 1990
from 3,171 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
495 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 422 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
44.7
+13%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024East Sandwich
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,318
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,756 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,676
+44%since 1990
from $22,657 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $740 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
11.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−12%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,128)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(31)
Asian0.7%(22)
Diversity Score5.7%(180)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,651)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score3.1%(115)
Diversity Score
3
−46%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 42.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 96.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 29.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

East Sandwich, Massachusetts has about 3,720 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Sandwich, Massachusetts earns about $66,318 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 $243,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

About 51.3% 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 2.2% 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 549 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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