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Mattapoisett Center

Massachusetts · 2,669 residents · 4.885 sq mi
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Mattapoisett Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 72% 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 $651,900. With a median age of 48.5, 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 48.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,669
−10%since 2000
from 2,966 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
546 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+11%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Mattapoisett Center
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,240
+158%since 2000
from $28,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$651,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $694 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+67%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,830)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.9%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(198)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,080)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(90)
Asian5.1%(135)
Other13.6%(364)
Diversity Score46.3%(1,236)
Diversity Score
46
+595%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.6%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
1.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts?

Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts has about 2,669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts earns about $105,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts expensive?

In Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $651,900, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts?

About 71.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts?

About 5.3% of people in Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 344 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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