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East Sandwich

Massachusetts · 3,669 residents · 7.52 sq mi
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With 3,669 people, East Sandwich is a city in Massachusetts. At a median age of 54.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 90% of homes are owner-occupied. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 33% nationally. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $496,800. Median household income runs $102,258, well clear of the $66,278 US median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,669
−1%since 2000
from 3,720 in 2000
1990 – 2024
54.7
+22%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
7.52 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K19902000201020202024East Sandwich
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.1%(112)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(161)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.2%(189)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(246)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(168)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.1%(225)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448%(295)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(456)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.6%(681)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7419.1%(699)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.5%(347)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(90)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$102,258
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,318 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$50,284
+54%since 2000
from $32,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
9.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$496,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
90.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
2.40 people
−2%since 2009
from 2.45 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
4.9
−19%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,651)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(3,463)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(53)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban0.4%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(44)
Ancestry
Irish31.2%(1,132)
English21.6%(783)
Italian17.8%(644)
German7.9%(285)
Polish6.4%(233)
Swedish5.6%(202)
American4.7%(170)
French4.1%(149)
Portuguese3.3%(121)
Scottish2.9%(104)
Norwegian2.6%(93)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
British2.2%(80)
Lithuanian1.5%(54)
Russian1.1%(39)
Austrian0.7%(24)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(21)
Welsh0.5%(19)
Ukrainian0.5%(17)
Canadian0.4%(14)
Dutch0.3%(12)
Finnish0.3%(12)
Armenian0.3%(11)
Greek0.3%(10)
Swiss0.3%(10)
Lebanese0.2%(9)
Slovak0.2%(8)
Danish0.2%(7)
Belgian0.2%(6)
Section 05

Education

54.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
23.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
86.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
44.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
75.2%
US average: 73.3%
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
50.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2013
from 2.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
92.1%
US average: 91.9%
89.1%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32%(551)
Married65.2%(1,121)
Widowed0.7%(12)
Divorced2.1%(36)
Women 15+
Never married22.3%(391)
Married59.2%(1,039)
Widowed11.4%(201)
Divorced7.1%(125)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2013
from 2.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
61.0%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
23.8%
US average: 13.7%
36.1%
US average: 17.6%
8.7%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.7%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
82.0%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
43.5%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)4%(10)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era53.8%(133)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War17.4%(43)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II6.1%(15)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 247 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

East Sandwich, Massachusetts has about 3,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Sandwich, Massachusetts earns about $102,258 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 $496,800.

How educated are people in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?

About 54.6% 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 9.1% 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 498 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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