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Nantucket County

Massachusetts · 14,255 residents · 46.192 sq mi
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Nantucket County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,306. Population has grown 50% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,117,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,255
+50%since 2000
from 9,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K10K13K15K1990201020202024Nantucket County
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,306
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,522 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,246
+83%since 2000
from $31,314 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,117,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,781
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,016 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
9.9
−5%since 2000
from 10.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(8,275)
Black8.2%(783)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(212)
Asian0.6%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(2,449)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(9,889)
Black7.1%(1,006)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(2,312)
Asian1.8%(263)
Other5.1%(730)
Diversity Score60.1%(8,562)
Segregation Score26.2%(3,738)
Diversity Score
60
+134%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nantucket County, Massachusetts?

Nantucket County, Massachusetts has about 14,255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nantucket County, Massachusetts earns about $112,306 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 $1,117,300, and the typical rent is about $1,781 a month.

How educated are people in Nantucket County, Massachusetts?

About 47.5% 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 6.3% 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 8,243 residents, a change of about 137 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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