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Woods Hole

Massachusetts · 834 residents · 2.135 sq mi
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Woods Hole is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,550. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 77% 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 $744,500. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
834
−10%since 2000
from 925 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
391 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.2
+17%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5957408851K1K2000201020202024Woods Hole
2024988
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,550
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,604 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,060
+219%since 2000
from $30,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$744,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,215
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
10.0
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(731)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(24)
Asian2.5%(21)
Other3.8%(31)
Diversity Score23.9%(199)
Diversity Score
24
+124%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
51.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
64.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woods Hole, Massachusetts?

Woods Hole, Massachusetts has about 834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woods Hole, Massachusetts earns about $74,550 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 $744,500, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.

How educated are people in Woods Hole, Massachusetts?

About 76.8% 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 7.2% 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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