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Edgartown

Massachusetts · 904 residents · 1.195 sq mi
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Edgartown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has grown 20% since 2023. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
904
+20%since 2023
from 752 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Population density
756 / sq mi
+20%since 2023
from 629 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.9
−1%since 2023
from 63.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2013 – 2024
3545597659701K201320202024Edgartown
2024904
201320202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.1%(1)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.7%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4428%(253)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.7%(205)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.4%(31)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8428.7%(259)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over16.5%(149)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
US average: $82,259
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$297,039
+20%since 2023
from $247,639 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
−14%since 2023
from 0.631 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
US average: $376,019
2013 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
69.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
8.0
2013 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
98
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(750)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(898)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
2
+149%since 2023
from 1 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican0.3%(3)
Ancestry
Italian64.3%(581)
English36.3%(328)
Russian10.5%(95)
Irish7.3%(66)
Portuguese3.4%(31)
French1.1%(10)
German0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Russian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Portuguese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
1.9%
−61.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
66.5%
+61.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Female
26.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.5%(281)
Married51.3%(339)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.2%(41)
Women 15+
Never married1.2%(3)
Married95.5%(232)
Widowed3.3%(8)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgartown, Massachusetts?

Edgartown, Massachusetts has about 904 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgartown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Edgartown, Massachusetts earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgartown, Massachusetts expensive?

In Edgartown, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Edgartown, Massachusetts?

About 57.0% of adults age 25 and over in Edgartown, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgartown, Massachusetts?

About 0.0% of people in Edgartown, 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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