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South Duxbury

Massachusetts · 3,463 residents · 2.935 sq mi
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South Duxbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $788,000. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 96% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,463
+13%since 2000
from 3,062 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,180 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+18%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024South Duxbury
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,516
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,532
+113%since 2000
from $42,108 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$788,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,680
+155%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
14.2% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,186)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(90)
Asian1%(36)
Other1.3%(46)
Diversity Score13%(450)
Diversity Score
13
+207%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Duxbury, Massachusetts?

South Duxbury, Massachusetts has about 3,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Duxbury, Massachusetts earns about $165,516 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 $788,000, and the typical rent is about $1,680 a month.

How educated are people in South Duxbury, Massachusetts?

About 80.1% 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.

Has South Duxbury, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, South Duxbury, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 539 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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