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Vineyard Haven, MA · 1 counties · 21,219 residents (2025 est.) · 103.202 sq mi
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#3Lowest poverty rateof 9254.4%#5Most expensive homesof 925$1,165,800#8Highest median household incomeof 925$125,786#14Highest homeownership rateof 92582.1%
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Vineyard Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,786. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,165,800. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,933
+40%since 2000
from 14,987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
203 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+25%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,219 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K16K19K22K1990201020202024Vineyard Haven
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,786
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,559 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,756
+201%since 2000
from $26,472 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+20%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,165,800
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,277
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $741 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
57.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+34%since 2000
from 6.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(16,741)
Black2.7%(574)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(682)
Asian1.5%(309)
Other12.5%(2,627)
Diversity Score42.8%(8,965)
Segregation Score15.3%(3,198)
Diversity Score
43
+338%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
+341%since 2020
from 3 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

Vineyard HavenCENTRAL2,469
What's inside

1 component county

Dukes CountyCENTRAL21,219
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vineyard Haven, MA?

Vineyard Haven, MA has about 20,933 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vineyard Haven, MA?

The typical household in Vineyard Haven, MA earns about $125,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vineyard Haven, MA expensive?

In Vineyard Haven, MA, the median home is worth about $1,165,800, and the typical rent is about $1,277 a month.

How educated are people in Vineyard Haven, MA?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vineyard Haven, MA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vineyard Haven, MA?

About 4.4% of people in Vineyard Haven, MA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vineyard Haven, MA grown since 1990?

Yes, Vineyard Haven, MA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,294 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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