Nantucket County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,483 | — | #2,187 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $139,688 | +85.9% | #16 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,372 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $1.6M | +465.4% | #2 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,213 | +90.3% | #18 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | -74.9% | #3 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nantucket County has a population of 14,483, making it the #2,187 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nantucket County is $139,688, ranking #16 out of 3,222 counties — 85.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 3.2% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Nantucket County is $1.6M (+465.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,213/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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92.2% of residents in Nantucket County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Nantucket County, Massachusetts has a total population of 14,483, making it the 2,187th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nantucket County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nantucket County is $139,688, which ranks #16 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 85.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 3.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Nantucket County is $1.6M, 465.4% above the national median. Renters in Nantucket County pay a median gross rent of $2,213 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nantucket County, 56.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.3 min.
Nantucket County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.4%).
All data for Nantucket 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.