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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sandwich

Massachusetts · 3,058 residents · 3.621 sq mi
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Sandwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,184. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $174,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,058
+2%since 1990
from 2,998 in 1990
1990 – 2024
845 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 828 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.5
+9%since 1990
from 43.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sandwich
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,184
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,342 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,817
+84%since 1990
from $16,763 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$174,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $159,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$688
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $598 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
22.2% rent
3.1
−33%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,919)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.7%(20)
Diversity Score8.3%(247)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,984)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.4%(13)
Diversity Score3.3%(100)
3
−60%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.1%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 33.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandwich, Massachusetts?

Sandwich, Massachusetts has about 3,058 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sandwich, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Sandwich, Massachusetts earns about $56,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandwich, Massachusetts expensive?

In Sandwich, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $174,800, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Sandwich, Massachusetts?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sandwich, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandwich, Massachusetts?

About 4.5% of people in Sandwich, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandwich, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandwich, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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