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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Yarmouth

Massachusetts · 10,358 residents · 6.956 sq mi
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South Yarmouth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,214. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $143,800. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,358
−11%vs 2000
vs 11,603 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,489 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
50.6
+3%vs 2000
vs 49.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024South Yarmouth
202412K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,214
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,643 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,284
−31%vs 2000
vs $20,609 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.1%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$143,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $143,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$688
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $766 in 2000
US average: $450
73.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
26.3% rent
5.7
+50%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(10,903)
Black1.5%(171)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(189)
Asian0.5%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(1,051)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(10,164)
Black0.9%(90)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(159)
Asian0.6%(64)
Other0.4%(40)
Diversity Score8.2%(850)
8
−9%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 14.6 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 Yarmouth, Massachusetts?

South Yarmouth, Massachusetts has about 10,358 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts earns about $25,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Yarmouth, Massachusetts expensive?

In South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $143,800, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts?

About 11.1% of people in South Yarmouth, 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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