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South Yarmouth

Massachusetts · 11,703 residents · 6.956 sq mi
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South Yarmouth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,408. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $347,800. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,703
+1%since 2000
from 11,603 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,682 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
+8%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024South Yarmouth
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,408
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,132
+85%since 2000
from $20,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,536
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $766 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(9,358)
Black5.2%(613)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(476)
Asian1.8%(210)
Other3.6%(420)
Diversity Score34.9%(4,089)
Diversity Score
35
+286%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts?

South Yarmouth, Massachusetts has about 11,703 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts earns about $67,408 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 $347,800, and the typical rent is about $1,536 a month.

How educated are people in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts?

About 28.9% 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 3.8% of people in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Yarmouth, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,345 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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