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North Eastham

Massachusetts · 2,296 residents · 3.443 sq mi
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North Eastham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,436. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $544,700. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,296
+20%since 2000
from 1,915 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
667 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.0
+21%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Eastham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,436
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,390 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,939
+102%since 2000
from $20,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,070)
Black2.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(53)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other3%(70)
Diversity Score20.3%(466)
Diversity Score
20
+436%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+122%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Eastham, Massachusetts?

North Eastham, Massachusetts has about 2,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Eastham, Massachusetts earns about $74,436 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 $544,700, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in North Eastham, Massachusetts?

About 50.6% 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 8.6% 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 742 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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