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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Nantucket County

Massachusetts · 9,520 residents · 46.192 sq mi
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Nantucket County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,522. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $583,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,520
+58%since 1990
from 6,012 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
+58%since 1990
from 130 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
−1%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,522
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,331 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,314
+52%since 1990
from $20,591 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$583,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,016
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $926 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
36.9% rent
Afford Score
10.5
+44%since 1990
from 7.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(5,843)
Black2.4%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(26)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score7.9%(473)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(8,275)
Black8.2%(783)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(212)
Asian0.6%(60)
Diversity Score25.7%(2,449)
Diversity Score
26
+227%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.4 min
−49%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nantucket County, Massachusetts?

Nantucket County, Massachusetts has about 9,520 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Nantucket County, Massachusetts earns about $55,522 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nantucket County, Massachusetts expensive?

In Nantucket County, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $583,500, and the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Nantucket County, Massachusetts?

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

What is the poverty rate in Nantucket County, Massachusetts?

About 7.5% of people in Nantucket County, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nantucket County, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Nantucket County, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,508 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503.07Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9900
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 02554ZIP 02564ZIP 02584
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