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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Scituate

Massachusetts · 5,065 residents · 3.751 sq mi
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North Scituate is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,556. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $288,700. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 58% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,065
+4%since 1990
from 4,891 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,350 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,304 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+6%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024North Scituate
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,556
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,651 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,098
+35%since 1990
from $23,812 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$288,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
−37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $517 in 1990
US average: $602
86.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
13.4% rent
3.6
−8%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

52.3%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 47.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.8 min
−5%since 1990
from 33.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,065 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Scituate, Massachusetts earns about $79,556 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 $288,700, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in North Scituate, Massachusetts?

About 52.3% 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 2.3% of people in North Scituate, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Scituate, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, North Scituate, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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