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Scituate

Massachusetts · 5,245 residents · 4.063 sq mi
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Scituate is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% 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 $522,000. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,245
+3%since 2000
from 5,069 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,291 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+10%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Scituate
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,708
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,392 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,527
+29%since 2000
from $29,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$522,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $749 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
+61%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(5,005)
Black0.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(49)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other3.1%(161)
Diversity Score13.1%(686)
Diversity Score
13
+123%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scituate, Massachusetts?

Scituate, Massachusetts has about 5,245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scituate, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Scituate, Massachusetts earns about $74,708 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 $522,000, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Scituate, Massachusetts?

About 51.9% 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 3.2% 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 65 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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