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Popponesset

Massachusetts · 220 residents · 0.299 sq mi
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Popponesset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $653,600. With a median age of 64.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 64.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 148%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−29%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
736 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,037 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
64.6
−1%since 2000
from 65.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
792113434756072000201020202024Popponesset
2024563
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,904
+18%since 2000
from $27,805 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services15%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing11.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$653,600
+148%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
82.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
16.9
+291%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−26%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
39.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

Popponesset, Massachusetts has about 220 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Popponesset, Massachusetts earns about $38,750 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 $653,600.

How educated are people in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

About 32.0% 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 0.0% of people in Popponesset, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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