Dukes County, Massachusetts

MA · FIPS 25007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 20,933 #1,826 / 3,222
43th
Median Household Income $125,786 +67.4% #40 / 3,222
99th
Median Age 50.7 years +30.3% #184 / 3,222
94th
Median Home Value $1.2M +313.6% #7 / 3,222
100th
Median Gross Rent $1,277 +9.8% #448 / 3,222
86th
Poverty Rate 4.4% -64.8% #19 / 3,222
99th

Demographics

Dukes County has a population of 20,933, making it the #1,826 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

86.2%
Native Born
13.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Dukes County is $125,786, ranking #40 out of 3,222 counties — 67.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.4% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.

Median Household Income
$125,786 +67.4% vs nat'l
Rank #40 of 3,222
99th percentile
Per Capita Income
$79,756 +93.3% vs nat'l
Rank #12 of 3,222
100th percentile
Poverty Rate
4.4% −64.8% vs nat'l
Rank #19 of 3,222
99th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.6% +23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,705 of 3,222
16th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.9% +54.0% vs nat'l
Rank #76 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
17.9 min −35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,011 of 3,222
7th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Dukes County is $1.2M (+313.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,277/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.

Median Home Value
$1.2M +313.6% vs nat'l
Rank #7 of 3,222
100th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,277 +9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #448 of 3,222
86th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.1% +27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #352 of 3,222
89th percentile
82.1% Homeownership

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Health

97.9% of residents in Dukes County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.7% above the national rate.

97.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.9% +6.7% vs nat'l
Rank #18 of 3,222
99th percentile

About Dukes County, Massachusetts

Dukes County, Massachusetts has a total population of 20,933, making it the 1,826th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dukes County is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Dukes County is $125,786, which ranks #40 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 67.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.

The median home value in Dukes County is $1.2M, 313.6% above the national median. Renters in Dukes County pay a median gross rent of $1,277 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Dukes County, 51.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.9 min.

Dukes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).

All data for Dukes County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.