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Marshfield Hills

Massachusetts · 1,978 residents · 4.583 sq mi
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Marshfield Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $216,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 391 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $851,700. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 52.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,978
−17%since 2000
from 2,369 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
432 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+27%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Marshfield Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$216,250
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,197 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,252
+215%since 2000
from $31,484 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−3%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$851,700
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−7%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,317)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(75)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,871)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(35)
Diversity Score13%(256)
Diversity Score
13
+309%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts?

Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts has about 1,978 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts earns about $216,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts expensive?

In Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $851,700.

How educated are people in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts?

About 3.5% of people in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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