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Scituate

Massachusetts · 5,069 residents · 4.063 sq mi
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Scituate is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,392. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $271,500. With a median age of 43.1, 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 43.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,069
−2%since 1990
from 5,180 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,248 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,275 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+9%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Scituate
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,392
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,845
+55%since 1990
from $19,297 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$271,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$749
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $489 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
24.1% rent
4.4
+9%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(5,016)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(48)
Asian0.4%(23)
Diversity Score9.9%(510)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,832)
Black1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(39)
Asian0.5%(27)
Diversity Score5.9%(297)
6
−40%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.8%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 93.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 30.4 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 Scituate, Massachusetts?

Scituate, Massachusetts has about 5,069 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Scituate, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Scituate, Massachusetts earns about $62,392 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 $271,500, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Scituate, Massachusetts?

About 41.8% 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 3.8% of people in Scituate, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scituate, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Scituate, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 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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