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North Scituate

Massachusetts · 5,414 residents · 3.751 sq mi
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North Scituate is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $603,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,414
+7%since 2000
from 5,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+8%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024North Scituate
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,417
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,390
+82%since 2000
from $32,098 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$603,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(5,113)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(92)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score7.4%(400)
Diversity Score
7
+89%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Scituate, Massachusetts?

North Scituate, Massachusetts has about 5,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Scituate, Massachusetts earns about $116,417 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 $603,300.

How educated are people in North Scituate, Massachusetts?

About 73.4% 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 3.5% 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 523 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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