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Dukes County

Massachusetts · 16,535 residents · 103.202 sq mi
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Dukes County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% 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 $681,300. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,535
+10%since 2000
from 14,987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
160 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+11%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K16K19K22K1990201020202024Dukes County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,407
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,559 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,390
+26%since 2000
from $26,472 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$681,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,180
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $741 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
67.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.9
+58%since 2000
from 6.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(13,489)
Black2.3%(346)
Hispanic / Latino1%(155)
Asian0.4%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(1,467)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(14,275)
Black2.9%(477)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(384)
Asian0.7%(123)
Other8.4%(1,384)
Diversity Score32%(5,291)
Diversity Score
32
+227%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dukes County, Massachusetts?

Dukes County, Massachusetts has about 16,535 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dukes County, Massachusetts earns about $62,407 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 $681,300, and the typical rent is about $1,180 a month.

How educated are people in Dukes County, Massachusetts?

About 40.0% 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 8.6% 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 4,896 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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