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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dukes County

Massachusetts · 14,987 residents · 103.202 sq mi
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Dukes County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,559. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $315,500. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,987
+29%since 1990
from 11,639 in 1990
1990 – 2025
145 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 113 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+7%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K13K16K19K22K1990201020202024Dukes County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,559
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,994 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,472
+45%since 1990
from $18,280 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$315,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$741
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $647 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
28.7% rent
6.9
+12%since 1990
from 6.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(10,748)
Black4.3%(500)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(84)
Asian0.4%(41)
Diversity Score19.6%(2,279)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(13,489)
Black2.3%(346)
Hispanic / Latino1%(155)
Asian0.4%(66)
Diversity Score9.8%(1,467)
10
−50%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 32.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−39%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dukes County, Massachusetts?

Dukes County, Massachusetts has about 14,987 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dukes County, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Dukes County, Massachusetts earns about $45,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dukes County, Massachusetts expensive?

In Dukes County, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $315,500, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Dukes County, Massachusetts?

About 38.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dukes County, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dukes County, Massachusetts?

About 7.3% of people in Dukes County, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dukes County, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Dukes County, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,348 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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