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Popponesset Island

Massachusetts · 33 residents · 0.072 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 6 residents. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33
−15%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
458 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.4
+4%since 2000
from 57.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
044881321762000201020202024Popponesset Island
202433
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$347,700
+612%since 2000
from $48,815 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+72%since 2010
from 0.269 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing52.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information47.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
65.6%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.5%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.7%
+42.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
Female
30.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 3.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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 Island, Massachusetts?

Popponesset Island, Massachusetts has about 33 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Popponesset Island, Massachusetts?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Popponesset Island, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Popponesset Island, Massachusetts?

About 0.0% of people in Popponesset Island, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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