Onset is a CDP located in Plymouth County Massachusetts. Onset has a 2024 population of 1,285. Onset is currently declining at a rate of -1.53% annually but its population has increased by 22.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,049 in 2020.
The average household income in Onset is $112,812 with a poverty rate of 6.09%. The median age in Onset is 45.2 years: 48.5 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Onset was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,023 | 65.53% |
| Two or more races | 437 | 27.99% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 48 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 716 | 2.15 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 304 | 1.05 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 250 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 162 | 3.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
89.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 9.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 12.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 12.27% |
| High School Graduate | 538 | 46.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 2.25% |
| Some College | 198 | 17.11% |
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 | 899 | 880 | 241 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 157 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| Black | 53 | 46 | 0 |
| Other Race | 48 | 48 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $67,556 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $85,841 | $69,457 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$85,841
Average Earnings
$69,457
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.69% of Onset residents speak only English, while 16.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,023 | 88 | 8.6% |
| Black | 53 | 7 | 13.21% |
6.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.4%
Male Poverty Rate
1.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Onset is Black, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Onset is White, with 8.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 12.83% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $169,250 | $152,546 |
| Households | - | $112,812 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,522 | $48,899 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
94
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 48 | 100% |
| Black | 46 | 86.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
18.2%
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
71.81%
Born in Onset
91.54%
Native Born
8.46%
Foreign Born
6.28%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
91.54% of Onset residents were born in the United States, with 71.81% having been born in Massachusetts. 6.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,285 | -20 | -1.53% |
| 2023 | 1,305 | -21 | -1.58% |
| 2022 | 1,326 | 188 | 16.52% |
| 2021 | 1,138 | 89 | 8.48% |
| 2020 | 1,049 | 295 | 39.12% |
| 2019 | 754 | -70 | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 824 | 10 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 814 | -412 | -33.61% |
| 2016 | 1,226 | 164 | 15.44% |
| 2015 | 1,062 | -6 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 1,068 | 165 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 903 | -274 | -23.28% |
| 2012 | 1,177 | 151 | 14.72% |
| 2011 | 1,026 | -547 | -34.77% |
| 2010 | 1,573 | 0 | 0% |