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North Eastham

Massachusetts · 1,806 residents · 3.443 sq mi
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North Eastham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,574. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $485,500. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,806
−6%since 2000
from 1,915 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.2
+18%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Eastham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,574
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,390 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,186
+74%since 2000
from $20,797 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$485,500
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
67.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.2
+92%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,863)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(73)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,759)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(60)
Diversity Score
3
−12%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Eastham, Massachusetts?

North Eastham, Massachusetts has about 1,806 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Eastham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in North Eastham, Massachusetts earns about $47,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Eastham, Massachusetts expensive?

In North Eastham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $485,500, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in North Eastham, Massachusetts?

About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Eastham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Eastham, Massachusetts?

About 1.3% of people in North Eastham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Eastham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, North Eastham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 252 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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