Dedham town is located in Norfolk County Massachusetts. Dedham town has a 2024 population of 24,922. Dedham town is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -1.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,213 in 2020.
The average household income in Dedham town is $163,314 with a poverty rate of 4.6%. The median age in Dedham town is 43.5 years: 41.4 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dedham town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,698 | 82.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,701 | 6.77% |
| Black or African American | 1,293 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 786 | 3.13% |
| Other race | 607 | 2.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,297 | 2.37 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 4,890 | 3.13 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 3,860 | 1.24 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 1,047 | 2.94 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 500 | 2.39 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
3
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 811 | 4.4% |
| Associates Degree | 1,157 | 6.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,377 | 29.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,775 | 25.89% |
| High School Graduate | 3,768 | 20.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 280 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 2,272 | 12.32% |
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 | 15,067 | 14,455 | 8,469 |
| Hispanic | 1,304 | 1,101 | 611 |
| 2+ Races | 1,100 | 887 | 432 |
| Black | 874 | 753 | 349 |
| Asian | 649 | 601 | 463 |
| Other Race | 456 | 417 | 265 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,398 | $98,110 | $74,503 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,875 | $126,071 | $98,826 |
| High School Graduate | $50,583 | $61,875 | $40,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $81,275 | $81,658 | $53,516 |
| Overall | $82,540 | $91,069 | $72,238 |
| Some College | $61,732 | $67,237 | $57,762 |
$82,540
Average Earnings
$91,069
Average Male
$72,238
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.65% of Dedham town residents speak only English, while 16.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,655 | 856 | 4.36% |
| Black | 1,208 | 116 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,812 | 67 | 3.7% |
| Multiple | 1,655 | 62 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 780 | 57 | 7.31% |
| Other | 576 | 11 | 1.91% |
4.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
4%
Male Poverty Rate
5.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dedham town is Black, with 9.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dedham town is Other, with 1.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.56% |
| High School | 8.39% |
| Some College | 5.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 6.37% |
| Female Employed | 3.14% |
| Male Employed | 1.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $171,103 | $202,524 |
| Households | $124,375 | $163,314 |
| Married Families | $194,160 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,244 | $94,283 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
931
Number of Veterans
832
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 355 |
| Korea | 156 |
| Second Gulf War | 114 |
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 452 |
| 55 to 64 | 177 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 899 | 5.31% |
| Black | 31 | 2.84% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
67.57%
Born in Dedham town
86.8%
Native Born
13.2%
Foreign Born
5.08%
Non Citizen
8.12%
Naturalized
86.8% of Dedham town residents were born in the United States, with 67.57% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.08% 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 | 24,692 | -46 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 24,738 | -46 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 24,784 | -46 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 24,830 | -46 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 24,876 | -46 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 24,922 | -46 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 24,968 | -46 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 25,014 | -136 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 25,150 | -63 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 25,213 | -83 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 25,296 | 49 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 25,247 | -26 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 25,273 | -138 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 25,411 | 21 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 25,390 | -76 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 25,466 | 112 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 25,354 | 256 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 25,098 | 206 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 24,892 | 74 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 24,818 | 0 | 0% |