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East Sandwich

Massachusetts · 3,940 residents · 7.516 sq mi
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East Sandwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,454. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $526,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,940
+6%since 2000
from 3,720 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
524 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+8%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024East Sandwich
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,454
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,318 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,853
+13%since 2000
from $32,676 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$526,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,382
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $794 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+64%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,833)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(43)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(196)
Diversity Score
5
+61%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

East Sandwich, Massachusetts has about 3,940 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Sandwich, Massachusetts earns about $87,454 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 $526,300, and the typical rent is about $1,382 a month.

How educated are people in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

About 55.8% 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 1.7% 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 769 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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