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Yarmouth Port

Massachusetts · 5,961 residents · 6.019 sq mi
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Yarmouth Port is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $604,900. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,961
+10%since 2000
from 5,395 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
990 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
+9%since 2000
from 53.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Yarmouth Port
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,304
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,576 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,154
+121%since 2000
from $30,418 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+8%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$604,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,917
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+41%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(5,282)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(38)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(5,546)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(195)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other2.9%(171)
Diversity Score16.6%(987)
Diversity Score
17
+418%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 81.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts?

Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts has about 5,961 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts earns about $110,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts expensive?

In Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $604,900, and the typical rent is about $1,917 a month.

How educated are people in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts?

About 7.7% of people in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,690 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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