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Popponesset Island

Massachusetts · 26 residents · 0.072 sq mi
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Popponesset Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $245,568. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 68.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 281% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 68.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 187%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26
−33%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
361 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
68.0
+18%since 2000
from 57.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
044881321762000201020202024Popponesset Island
202433
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$245,568
+198%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$60,307
+24%since 2000
from $48,815 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.269
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services44%
US avg: 7%
Public administration44%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+187%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−76.9 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.1
−3%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(26)
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
89.9%
+36.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
Female
71.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Popponesset Island, Massachusetts?

Popponesset Island, Massachusetts has about 26 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Popponesset Island, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Popponesset Island, Massachusetts earns about $245,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Popponesset Island, Massachusetts expensive?

In Popponesset Island, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,000,001.

How educated are people in Popponesset Island, Massachusetts?

About 89.9% 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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