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Hingham

Massachusetts · 5,130 residents · 3.098 sq mi
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#27Fastest shrinkingof 6,811-14.2%#110Most educatedof 6,82679.1%#133Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,255,700#152Highest median household incomeof 6,818$205,769
The short version

Hingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $205,769. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,255,700. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 98% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,130
−4%since 2000
from 5,352 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,656 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 1,886 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Hingham
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(365)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(370)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(380)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.3%(425)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(246)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345%(254)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(627)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(670)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.3%(941)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.1%(465)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(314)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(73)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$205,769
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,574 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$122,943
+180%since 2000
from $43,980 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+4%since 2010
from 0.537 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,255,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,202
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−17%since 2009
from 7.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
79
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

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,245)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(25)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,567)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(188)
Asian1.4%(71)
Other5.2%(269)
Diversity Score
25
+406%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 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
Dominican2.1%(109)
Colombian0.9%(45)
Chilean0.4%(18)
Argentine0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.8%(42)
Chinese0.6%(29)
Ancestry
Irish40.7%(2,087)
English13.4%(687)
Italian11.9%(613)
German9.8%(502)
Swedish3.7%(192)
Scottish3.1%(157)
French2.7%(137)
West Indian2.6%(133)
American2.4%(122)
Dutch2.4%(121)
Jamaican2.2%(111)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(59)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1%(52)
Arab0.9%(45)
Lebanese0.9%(45)
Russian0.9%(45)
Greek0.9%(44)
Swiss0.9%(44)
Norwegian0.8%(40)
Armenian0.6%(31)
Canadian0.5%(26)
Hungarian0.3%(16)
Welsh0.3%(15)
Ukrainian0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.3%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 91.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.3%(313)
Married74.6%(1,278)
Widowed2.2%(37)
Divorced4.9%(84)
Women 15+
Never married22.8%(525)
Married60.6%(1,396)
Widowed7.4%(171)
Divorced9.2%(211)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hingham, Massachusetts?

Hingham, Massachusetts has about 5,130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hingham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hingham, Massachusetts earns about $205,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hingham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Hingham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,255,700, and the typical rent is about $1,202 a month.

How educated are people in Hingham, Massachusetts?

About 79.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hingham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hingham, Massachusetts?

About 7.7% of people in Hingham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hingham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Hingham, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 324 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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