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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marshfield

Massachusetts · 4,246 residents · 5.053 sq mi
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Marshfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,037. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $206,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,246
+6%since 1990
from 4,002 in 1990
1990 – 2024
840 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 792 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+11%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Marshfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,037
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,702 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,656
+46%since 1990
from $17,538 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$206,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $170,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$575
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $525 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
33.9% rent
3.4
−12%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,841)
Black1.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1%(40)
Asian2.7%(107)
Diversity Score12%(480)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(4,132)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score4.1%(175)
4
−66%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+8%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

Marshfield, Massachusetts has about 4,246 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marshfield, Massachusetts earns about $60,037 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 $206,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

About 31.0% 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 6.5% 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 244 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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