Tisbury town is located in Dukes County Massachusetts. Tisbury town has a 2024 population of 4,820. Tisbury town is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually but its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,817 in 2020.
The average household income in Tisbury town is $83,998 with a poverty rate of 11.08%. The median age in Tisbury town is 52.1 years: 45.9 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tisbury town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,565 | 74.13% |
| Two or more races | 538 | 11.19% |
| Other race | 326 | 6.78% |
| Asian | 193 | 4.01% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 3.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,668 | 2.85 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Non Family | 905 | 1.26 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Married | 587 | 4.25 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 141 | 7.01 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 35 | 3.94 | 100 | 0 |
4.42
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 3.86% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 3.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 983 | 25.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 418 | 10.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,390 | 36.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 227 | 5.91% |
| Some College | 540 | 14.07% |
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 | 2,828 | 2,789 | 1,215 |
| Hispanic | 466 | 466 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 463 | 305 | 153 |
| Other Race | 261 | 83 | 0 |
| Black | 109 | 109 | 33 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 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 white people with a rate of 42.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,316 | $0 | $26,943 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,813 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,622 | $28,723 | $25,199 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,989 | $0 | $16,068 |
| Overall | $32,956 | $35,583 | $26,217 |
| Some College | $0 | $46,310 | $0 |
$32,956
Average Earnings
$35,583
Average Male
$26,217
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.63% of Tisbury town residents speak only English, while 27.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,420 | 301 | 8.8% |
| Other | 297 | 129 | 43.43% |
| Black | 181 | 98 | 54.14% |
11.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.69%
Male Poverty Rate
12.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tisbury town is Black, with 54.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tisbury town is White, with 8.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.8% |
| Some College | 17.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.57% |
| High School | 5.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.89% |
| Male Employed | 6.66% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,625 | $111,417 |
| Households | $65,789 | $83,998 |
| Married Families | $120,281 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,089 | $58,776 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
275
Number of Veterans
239
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Korea | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 159 |
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 7.56% |
| Black | 33 | 24.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
47.2%
Born in Tisbury town
73.78%
Native Born
26.22%
Foreign Born
16.18%
Non Citizen
10.04%
Naturalized
73.78% of Tisbury town residents were born in the United States, with 47.2% having been born in Massachusetts. 16.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,595 | -45 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 4,640 | -45 | -0.96% |
| 2027 | 4,685 | -45 | -0.95% |
| 2026 | 4,730 | -45 | -0.94% |
| 2025 | 4,775 | -45 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 4,820 | -45 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 4,865 | -45 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 4,910 | -26 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 4,936 | 119 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 4,817 | 687 | 16.63% |
| 2019 | 4,130 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 4,132 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 4,128 | 19 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 4,109 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 4,110 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 4,118 | 28 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 4,090 | 76 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 4,014 | 25 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 3,989 | 32 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 3,957 | 0 | 0% |