Chilmark town is located in Dukes County Massachusetts. Chilmark town has a 2024 population of 1,227. Chilmark town is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually but its population has increased by 1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,212 in 2020.
The average household income in Chilmark town is $214,986 with a poverty rate of 6.7%. The median age in Chilmark town is 53.8 years: 53.6 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chilmark town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,444 | 92.5% |
| Asian | 49 | 3.14% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 1.86% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 536 | 2.87 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Married | 348 | 3.26 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 125 | 1.57 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Female | 50 | 3.2 | 88 | 12 |
| Male | 13 | 3.77 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 1.98% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 6.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 462 | 35.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 365 | 27.86% |
| High School Graduate | 129 | 9.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.15% |
| Some College | 240 | 18.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,193 | 1,191 | 788 |
| Asian | 49 | 23 | 2 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,411 | $34,196 | $36,593 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,214 | $108,750 | $74,167 |
| High School Graduate | $68,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,159 | $56,250 | $36,875 |
| Some College | $51,042 | $113,125 | $36,156 |
$41,159
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$36,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.43% of Chilmark town residents speak only English, while 9.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,428 | 57 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 49 | 47 | 95.92% |
6.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.06%
Male Poverty Rate
4.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chilmark town is Asian, with 95.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chilmark town is White, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92.86% |
| Some College | 8.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.05% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.99% |
| Female Employed | 7.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $161,985 | $239,376 |
| Households | $155,938 | $214,986 |
| Married Families | $181,136 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,750 | $124,853 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 4.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.34%
Born in Chilmark town
89.88%
Native Born
10.12%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
8.78%
Naturalized
89.88% of Chilmark town residents were born in the United States, with 42.34% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,202 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,207 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,212 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,217 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,222 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,227 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 1,232 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 1,237 | -9 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 1,246 | 34 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 1,212 | 282 | 30.32% |
| 2019 | 930 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 929 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 928 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 923 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 922 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 920 | 7 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 913 | 23 | 2.58% |
| 2012 | 890 | 9 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 881 | 8 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 873 | 0 | 0% |