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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Scituate

Massachusetts · 4,891 residents · 3.751 sq mi
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North Scituate is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,651. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $211,400. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 45% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,891
−3%vs 2000
vs 5,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,304 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024North Scituate
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,651
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,556 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,812
−26%vs 2000
vs $32,098 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$211,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $288,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$517
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $429 in 2000
US average: $450
85.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.6% in 2000
14.8% rent
3.9
+9%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(4,917)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(48)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(198)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(4,813)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(40)
Asian0.7%(34)
Other0.9%(44)
Diversity Score5.9%(288)
6
+51%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.5 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Scituate, Massachusetts?

North Scituate, Massachusetts has about 4,891 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in North Scituate, Massachusetts earns about $53,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Scituate, Massachusetts expensive?

In North Scituate, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $211,400, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in North Scituate, Massachusetts?

About 47.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Scituate, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Scituate, Massachusetts?

About 3.0% of people in North Scituate, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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