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Monument Beach

Massachusetts · 2,784 residents · 2.582 sq mi
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Monument Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $376,000. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,784
+14%since 2000
from 2,438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.7
+35%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monument Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,319
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,564 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,679
+97%since 2000
from $23,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,000
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,468
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $744 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+39%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,336)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(148)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,564)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(33)
Asian1.4%(39)
Other6.9%(191)
Diversity Score23.3%(649)
Diversity Score
23
+285%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monument Beach, Massachusetts?

Monument Beach, Massachusetts has about 2,784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monument Beach, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Monument Beach, Massachusetts earns about $91,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monument Beach, Massachusetts expensive?

In Monument Beach, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $376,000, and the typical rent is about $1,468 a month.

How educated are people in Monument Beach, Massachusetts?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Monument Beach, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monument Beach, Massachusetts?

About 2.0% of people in Monument Beach, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monument Beach, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Monument Beach, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 878 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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