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 $156,283 with a poverty rate of 4.08%. The median age in Dedham town is 43.7 years: 42 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dedham town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,272 | 84.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,498 | 5.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,276 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 588 | 2.34% |
| Other race | 454 | 1.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,427 | 2.34 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 5,168 | 3.1 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Non Family | 3,971 | 1.21 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Female | 948 | 2.84 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Male | 340 | 2.54 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 710 | 3.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1,029 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,480 | 29.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,846 | 26.18% |
| High School Graduate | 3,657 | 19.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 318 | 1.72% |
| Some College | 2,468 | 13.33% |
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 | 15,241 | 14,661 | 8,635 |
| Hispanic | 1,316 | 1,133 | 742 |
| Black | 1,048 | 907 | 417 |
| 2+ Races | 827 | 677 | 305 |
| Asian | 479 | 464 | 386 |
| Other Race | 355 | 307 | 244 |
| Islander | 21 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 13 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,489 | $96,020 | $74,116 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,425 | $122,250 | $95,032 |
| High School Graduate | $47,356 | $66,719 | $37,349 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $75,417 | $76,023 | $48,077 |
| Overall | $80,854 | $90,419 | $69,414 |
| Some College | $62,829 | $70,760 | $49,828 |
$80,854
Average Earnings
$90,419
Average Male
$69,414
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.63% of Dedham town residents speak only English, while 17.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,904 | 892 | 4.48% |
| Black | 1,370 | 50 | 3.65% |
| Multiple | 1,235 | 27 | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,843 | 17 | 0.92% |
| Other | 435 | 11 | 2.53% |
| Islander | 49 | 3 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 584 | 1 | 0.17% |
4.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.59%
Male Poverty Rate
4.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dedham town is Islander, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dedham town is Asian, with 0.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.97% |
| High School | 7.22% |
| Some College | 5.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 8.59% |
| Female Employed | 2.44% |
| Male Employed | 1.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $170,962 | $201,673 |
| Households | $118,877 | $156,283 |
| Married Families | $187,887 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,481 | $79,889 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
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
918
Number of Veterans
851
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 375 |
| Korea | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 392 |
| 65 to 74 | 225 |
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 887 | 5.08% |
| Black | 26 | 2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.59% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
67.15%
Born in Dedham town
85.86%
Native Born
14.14%
Foreign Born
5.39%
Non Citizen
8.76%
Naturalized
85.86% of Dedham town residents were born in the United States, with 67.15% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.39% 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% |