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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Duxbury

Massachusetts · 3,062 residents · 2.935 sq mi
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South Duxbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,929. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $414,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 92% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
69% 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

3,062
+5%since 1990
from 2,924 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,043 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 996 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+1%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024South Duxbury
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,929
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,649 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,108
+69%since 1990
from $24,867 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$414,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$438
−49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $651 in 1990
US average: $602
86.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
13.9% rent
4.3
−9%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,924)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,979)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.7%(20)
Diversity Score4.2%(130)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.3%
+24.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 93.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.4 min
−2%since 1990
from 31.9 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 South Duxbury, Massachusetts?

South Duxbury, Massachusetts has about 3,062 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Duxbury, Massachusetts earns about $96,929 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 $414,400, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in South Duxbury, Massachusetts?

About 69.3% 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 1.9% 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 138 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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