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White Island Shores

Massachusetts · 2,180 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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White Island Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $291,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,180
+2%since 2000
from 2,133 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,883 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+24%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024White Island Shores
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,353
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,092 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,553
+79%since 2000
from $18,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,100
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,278
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
10.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+21%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,888)
Black2.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(48)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(284)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(1,796)
Black1.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(96)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other14.9%(324)
Diversity Score43.9%(958)
Diversity Score
44
+230%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Island Shores, Massachusetts?

White Island Shores, Massachusetts has about 2,180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Island Shores, Massachusetts?

The typical household in White Island Shores, Massachusetts earns about $92,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Island Shores, Massachusetts expensive?

In White Island Shores, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $291,100, and the typical rent is about $1,278 a month.

How educated are people in White Island Shores, Massachusetts?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in White Island Shores, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Island Shores, Massachusetts?

About 12.0% of people in White Island Shores, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Island Shores, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, White Island Shores, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 291 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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