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Oak Bluffs

Massachusetts · 1,184 residents · 1.811 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2023. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,184
−13%since 2023
from 1,357 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
654 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 749 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
−6%since 2023
from 57.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Oak Bluffs
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$56,228
+31%since 2023
from $42,894 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+15%since 2023
from 0.336 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade37.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,077
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
72.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80%(1,085)
Black15.6%(212)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(27)
Diversity Score41.9%(569)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,024)
Black9.3%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(50)
Diversity Score30.2%(358)
Diversity Score
30
−28%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
26.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
46.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
Female
70.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts?

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts has about 1,184 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts expensive?

In Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts?

About 3.7% of people in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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