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Woods Hole

Massachusetts · 781 residents · 2.135 sq mi
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Woods Hole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,132. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $683,600. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 105% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
781
−16%since 2000
from 925 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
366 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+4%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5957408851K1K2000201020202024Woods Hole
2024988
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,132
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,604 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$127,631
+315%since 2000
from $30,752 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.623
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food19.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$683,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
54.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
−28%since 2000
from 7.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(869)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian1.8%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(700)
Black1.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(23)
Asian4%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(160)
Diversity Score
21
+92%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
53.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−26%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
30.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
21.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
26.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
14.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
71.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woods Hole, Massachusetts?

Woods Hole, Massachusetts has about 781 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woods Hole, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Woods Hole, Massachusetts earns about $132,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woods Hole, Massachusetts expensive?

In Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $683,600, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Woods Hole, Massachusetts?

About 80.6% of adults age 25 and over in Woods Hole, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woods Hole, Massachusetts?

About 0.0% of people in Woods Hole, 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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