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Marshfield Hills

Massachusetts · 2,491 residents · 4.583 sq mi
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Marshfield Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,981. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $606,300. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 87% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,491
+5%since 2000
from 2,369 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
544 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+21%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Marshfield Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,981
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,197 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,796
+84%since 2000
from $31,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$606,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
5.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−9%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,355)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(37)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(166)
Diversity Score
7
+111%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts?

Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts has about 2,491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts earns about $157,981 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 $606,300.

How educated are people in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts?

About 65.4% 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 12.0% of people in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 311 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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