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Popponesset

Massachusetts · 563 residents · 0.299 sq mi
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Popponesset is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,357. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $720,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
563
+82%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,883 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 1,037 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
−30%since 2000
from 65.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
792113434756072000201020202024Popponesset
2024563
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,357
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$145,354
+423%since 2000
from $27,805 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.9%
+50.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+59%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$720,900
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
43.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+63%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other2.7%(15)
Diversity Score9%(51)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.2%
+42.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.2%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.9%
+36.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
63.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

Popponesset, Massachusetts has about 563 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Popponesset, Massachusetts earns about $102,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Popponesset, Massachusetts expensive?

In Popponesset, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $720,900.

How educated are people in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

About 71.2% of adults age 25 and over in Popponesset, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

About 7.1% of people in Popponesset, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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