Dukes County, MA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dukes County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,009 | 6,906,117 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 38.7 | 654.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.91% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.8 | 40.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,362 | 2,760,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dukes County grew by 32.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,751 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dukes County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Dukes County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,601 | $101,501 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.08% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dukes County is about 4% higher than in Massachusetts.
Housing
| Metric | Dukes County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,328,947 | $478,681 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,371 | $1,687 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.6% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dukes County is about 80.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,371 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dukes County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 128 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dukes County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.4 | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.8 | 51.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 128 | 214 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,973 | $6,632 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,465 | 14,741 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,682 | 2,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Massachusetts:
Nantucket County (13.8 min), Dukes County (15.4 min), Berkshire County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
Norfolk County (31.2 min), Suffolk County (30.4 min), Plymouth County (28.6 min).
The average commute time in Dukes County is 15 minutes, shorter than the 26 minutes in Massachusetts.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dukes County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Dukes County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.1% | 42.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.5), Norfolk County (0.4), Nantucket County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.3), Bristol County (0.3), Berkshire County (0.3).
Health
Dukes County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Dukes County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.8), Hampshire County (0.8), Norfolk County (0.8).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.8), Bristol County (0.8), Worcester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dukes County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Dukes County, Massachusetts?
The population of Dukes County, Massachusetts is 19,009, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dukes County, Massachusetts?
The population density of Dukes County, Massachusetts is 38.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dukes County, Massachusetts?
The median household income in Dukes County, Massachusetts is $105,601, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dukes County, Massachusetts?
The median home price in Dukes County, Massachusetts is $1,328,947, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dukes County, Massachusetts?
The unemployment rate in Dukes County, Massachusetts is 6.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.