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 $220,351 with a poverty rate of 6.11%. The median age in Chilmark town is 50.1 years: 45.1 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chilmark town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,591 | 92.18% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 2.78% |
| Asian | 45 | 2.61% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.64% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 556 | 3.07 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Married | 365 | 3.46 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Non Family | 121 | 1.6 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 59 | 3.51 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Male | 11 | 3.73 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
88.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 1.67% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 5.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 478 | 34.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 448 | 32.58% |
| High School Graduate | 134 | 9.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.15% |
| Some College | 217 | 15.78% |
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 | 1,251 | 1,249 | 864 |
| Asian | 45 | 22 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 16 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,000 | $47,738 | $40,263 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,923 | $130,250 | $76,429 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,446 | $62,903 | $42,303 |
| Some College | $54,107 | $128,229 | $38,491 |
$55,446
Average Earnings
$62,903
Average Male
$42,303
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.98% of Chilmark town residents speak only English, while 9.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,586 | 64 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 45 | 41 | 91.11% |
6.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.73%
Male Poverty Rate
3.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chilmark town is Asian, with 91.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chilmark town is White, with 4.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 2.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92% |
| Some College | 7.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.38% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.33% |
| Female Employed | 5.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $169,554 | $241,953 |
| Households | $166,250 | $220,351 |
| Married Families | $187,946 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,917 | $130,895 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
53
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 3.58% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 16.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
43.16%
Born in Chilmark town
89.63%
Native Born
10.37%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
9.21%
Naturalized
89.63% of Chilmark town residents were born in the United States, with 43.16% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.16% 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% |