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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Duxbury

Massachusetts · 2,924 residents · 2.935 sq mi
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South Duxbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,649. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $256,100. With a median age of 39.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 48% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,924
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,062 in 2000
1990 – 2024
996 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024South Duxbury
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,649
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,929 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,867
−41%vs 2000
vs $42,108 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$256,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $414,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$651
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $438 in 2000
US average: $450
82.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.1% in 2000
17.3% rent
4.7
+10%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,924)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.3%
−24.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.9 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Duxbury, Massachusetts?

South Duxbury, Massachusetts has about 2,924 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Duxbury, Massachusetts earns about $54,649 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 $256,100, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in South Duxbury, Massachusetts?

About 45.3% 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 2.1% of people in South Duxbury, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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