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South Duxbury

Massachusetts · 3,252 residents · 2.935 sq mi
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South Duxbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $212,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $982,000. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,252
+6%since 2000
from 3,062 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,108 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+23%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024South Duxbury
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$212,734
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,636
+146%since 2000
from $42,108 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−2%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$982,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,000
+276%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
3.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+8%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,979)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,915)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(102)
Asian3.8%(124)
Other3.3%(108)
Diversity Score24.1%(784)
Diversity Score
24
+469%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 4.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 95.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Duxbury, Massachusetts?

South Duxbury, Massachusetts has about 3,252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Duxbury, Massachusetts earns about $212,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Duxbury, Massachusetts expensive?

In South Duxbury, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $982,000, and the typical rent is about $3,000 a month.

How educated are people in South Duxbury, Massachusetts?

About 77.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Duxbury, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Duxbury, Massachusetts?

About 4.8% of people in South Duxbury, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Duxbury, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, South Duxbury, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 328 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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