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Sandwich

Massachusetts · 2,962 residents · 3.621 sq mi
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Sandwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,446. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,500. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,962
−3%since 2000
from 3,058 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
818 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.0
+12%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sandwich
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,446
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,184 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,475
+28%since 2000
from $30,817 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+46%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,984)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,861)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian1.4%(41)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(176)
Diversity Score
6
+82%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−2%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandwich, Massachusetts?

Sandwich, Massachusetts has about 2,962 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandwich, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Sandwich, Massachusetts earns about $82,446 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 $375,500, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in Sandwich, Massachusetts?

About 41.4% 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 0.7% of people in Sandwich, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandwich, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandwich, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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