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Dukes County

Massachusetts · 20,600 residents · 103.202 sq mi
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Dukes County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,318. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $794,000. With a median age of 49.3, 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 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,600
+37%since 2000
from 14,987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+21%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K16K19K22K1990201020202024Dukes County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,318
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,559 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,994
+66%since 2000
from $26,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$794,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,589
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $741 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
10.3
+48%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(16,230)
Black3.9%(795)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(534)
Asian0.9%(184)
Other8%(1,640)
Diversity Score36.2%(7,447)
Segregation Score3.5%(713)
Diversity Score
36
+269%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
3
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dukes County, Massachusetts?

Dukes County, Massachusetts has about 20,600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dukes County, Massachusetts earns about $77,318 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 $794,000, and the typical rent is about $1,589 a month.

How educated are people in Dukes County, Massachusetts?

About 44.0% 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 7.5% 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 8,961 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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