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South Dennis

Massachusetts · 3,643 residents · 4.55 sq mi
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South Dennis has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,840. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $309,200. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,643
−1%since 2000
from 3,679 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
801 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.3
+13%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024South Dennis
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,840
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,330 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,572
+24%since 2000
from $22,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
34.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+65%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,477)
Black1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(48)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(247)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(3,401)
Black1.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(58)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other2.8%(104)
Diversity Score15.8%(576)
Diversity Score
16
+135%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Dennis, Massachusetts?

South Dennis, Massachusetts has about 3,643 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Dennis, Massachusetts?

The typical household in South Dennis, Massachusetts earns about $54,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Dennis, Massachusetts expensive?

In South Dennis, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $309,200, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in South Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Dennis, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 13.8% of people in South Dennis, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Dennis, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, South Dennis, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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