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Popponesset

Massachusetts · 280 residents · 0.299 sq mi
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Popponesset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 196% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
−10%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
936 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,037 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.9
−8%since 2000
from 65.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
792113434756072000201020202024Popponesset
2024563
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+245%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$153,957
+454%since 2000
from $27,805 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services39.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration39.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
8.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(242)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(17)
Asian2.5%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(63)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.9%
+51.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
67.1%
+59.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
14.2%
−85.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
+52.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

Popponesset, Massachusetts has about 280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Popponesset, Massachusetts earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Popponesset, Massachusetts?

About 79.9% 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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