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Scituate

Massachusetts · 5,796 residents · 4.063 sq mi
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Scituate is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,549. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $821,600. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,796
+14%since 2000
from 5,069 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,427 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+20%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Scituate
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,549
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,392 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,620
+180%since 2000
from $29,845 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+29%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$821,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $749 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+52%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,832)
Black1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(39)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(297)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(5,412)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(37)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other5.8%(338)
Diversity Score15.6%(903)
Diversity Score
16
+166%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 88.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scituate, Massachusetts?

Scituate, Massachusetts has about 5,796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scituate, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Scituate, Massachusetts earns about $124,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scituate, Massachusetts expensive?

In Scituate, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $821,600, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Scituate, Massachusetts?

About 64.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scituate, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scituate, Massachusetts?

About 3.4% of people in Scituate, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scituate, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Scituate, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 616 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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