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Marshfield

Massachusetts · 5,161 residents · 5.053 sq mi
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Marshfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,105. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $675,300. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,161
+22%since 2000
from 4,246 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
+19%since 2009
from 856 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+19%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Marshfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(307)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.8%(506)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(262)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.9%(461)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(171)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.7%(245)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.1%(521)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.1%(881)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.2%(835)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.2%(578)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(327)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(67)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,105
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,037 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,436
+108%since 2000
from $25,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+20%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$675,300
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,773
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+10%since 2009
from 6.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
58
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-Hispanic97.3%(4,132)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,945)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(158)
Asian0%(2)
Other1.1%(56)
Diversity Score
10
+18%since 2009
from 9 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
Puerto Rican2.7%(139)
Mexican0.3%(15)
Asian origin
Korean0%(2)
Ancestry
Irish36.2%(1,870)
English22.3%(1,153)
Italian14.7%(760)
French6.4%(331)
American3.7%(193)
German3.4%(173)
Portuguese3.3%(171)
Russian3.2%(167)
Polish2.4%(125)
Scottish2%(102)
Dutch1.9%(100)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.4%(71)
Greek1.2%(63)
Norwegian1.2%(63)
Belgian0.8%(42)
British0.7%(37)
Finnish0.7%(34)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(24)
Lithuanian0.3%(18)
Arab0.3%(14)
Syrian0.3%(14)
Canadian0.3%(13)
Danish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(666)
Married51%(1,038)
Widowed2.3%(46)
Divorced14%(286)
Women 15+
Never married28.8%(591)
Married51.1%(1,047)
Widowed6.4%(132)
Divorced13.7%(280)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

Marshfield, Massachusetts has about 5,161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marshfield, Massachusetts earns about $97,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Marshfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $675,300, and the typical rent is about $1,773 a month.

How educated are people in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marshfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

About 17.4% of people in Marshfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshfield, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,159 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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