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Marshfield

Massachusetts · 4,335 residents · 5.053 sq mi
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Marshfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $409,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,335
+2%since 2000
from 4,246 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
858 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+15%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Marshfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,323
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,037 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,466
+30%since 2000
from $25,656 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+72%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.1%(175)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,160)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(40)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other1.9%(82)
Diversity Score9.9%(428)
Diversity Score
10
+140%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

Marshfield, Massachusetts has about 4,335 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marshfield, Massachusetts earns about $69,323 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 $409,100, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Marshfield, Massachusetts?

About 37.6% 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 4.2% 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 333 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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