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Hingham

Massachusetts · 5,979 residents · 3.098 sq mi
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Hingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,768. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $976,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 105% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,979
+12%since 2000
from 5,352 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Hingham
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(346)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(412)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.7%(637)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(476)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(268)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.5%(328)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.1%(665)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5416%(957)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.9%(834)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.3%(559)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(347)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(150)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$172,768
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,073
+103%since 2000
from $43,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$976,700
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,598
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
5.7
−23%since 2009
from 7.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hingham on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,245)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(25)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,554)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(128)
Asian1.2%(73)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian0.3%(18)
Puerto Rican0.2%(11)
Argentine0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(18)
Ancestry
Irish41.3%(2,409)
Italian20.7%(1,208)
English15.1%(884)
German9.1%(531)
American4.3%(251)
French4.2%(243)
Polish3.4%(201)
Swedish2.6%(153)
Dutch2.4%(141)
Scottish2.4%(140)
Canadian2.2%(131)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Armenian1.7%(99)
Slovak1.7%(98)
Lithuanian1.5%(90)
Russian1.5%(88)
Hungarian0.8%(48)
Swiss0.8%(48)
Portuguese0.5%(32)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(28)
Norwegian0.4%(22)
Finnish0.4%(21)
Austrian0.2%(13)
Slovene0.2%(11)
Jamaican0.1%(7)
Welsh0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 5,979 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hingham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hingham, Massachusetts earns about $172,768 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 $976,700, and the typical rent is about $1,598 a month.

How educated are people in Hingham, Massachusetts?

About 76.6% 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 5.0% of people in Hingham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hingham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Hingham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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