Nantucket County, Massachusetts's estimated 2024 population is 14,445 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nantucket County, Massachusetts is the 14th largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 10,165 and has seen a growth of 42.11% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,450 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 14,449 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 14,448 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 14,447 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 14,446 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 14,445 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 14,444 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 14,443 | -63 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 14,506 | 269 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 14,237 | 2,907 | 25.66% |
| 2019 | 11,330 | 212 | 1.91% |
| 2018 | 11,118 | -38 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 11,156 | 75 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 11,081 | 148 | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 10,933 | 100 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 10,833 | 269 | 2.55% |
| 2013 | 10,564 | 251 | 2.43% |
| 2012 | 10,313 | 180 | 1.78% |
| 2011 | 10,133 | -32 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 10,165 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,012 | 925 | 18.18% |
| 1980 | 5,087 | 1,313 | 34.79% |
| 1970 | 3,774 | 215 | 6.04% |
| 1960 | 3,559 | 75 | 2.15% |
| 1950 | 3,484 | 83 | 2.44% |
| 1940 | 3,401 | -277 | -7.53% |
| 1930 | 3,678 | 881 | 31.5% |
| 1920 | 2,797 | -165 | -5.57% |
| 1910 | 2,962 | -44 | -1.46% |
| 1900 | 3,006 | -262 | -8.02% |
| 1890 | 3,268 | -459 | -12.32% |
| 1880 | 3,727 | -396 | -9.6% |
| 1870 | 4,123 | -1,971 | -32.34% |
| 1860 | 6,094 | -2,358 | -27.9% |
| 1850 | 8,452 | -560 | -6.21% |
| 1840 | 9,012 | 1,810 | 25.13% |
| 1830 | 7,202 | -64 | -0.88% |
| 1820 | 7,266 | 459 | 6.74% |
| 1810 | 6,807 | 1,190 | 21.19% |
| 1800 | 5,617 | 997 | 21.58% |
| 1790 | 4,620 | -9,830 | -68.03% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,125 | 70.81% |
| Two or more races | 1,848 | 12.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,333 | 9.32% |
| Other race | 738 | 5.16% |
| Asian | 255 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,048 | 2.78 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 2,917 | 3.41 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Non Family | 1,749 | 1.28 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 333 | 4.86 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 49 | 4.47 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 0.83% |
| Associates Degree | 530 | 5.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,878 | 37.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,223 | 21.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,676 | 16.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 332 | 3.18% |
| Some College | 1,724 | 16.5% |
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 | 7,614 | 7,516 | 4,559 |
| Hispanic | 1,480 | 1,180 | 1,035 |
| 2+ Races | 1,159 | 1,154 | 1,028 |
| Black | 1,001 | 986 | 276 |
| Other Race | 468 | 175 | 122 |
| Asian | 107 | 101 | 79 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 88.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,848 | $70,855 | $93,910 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,330 | $101,105 | $55,385 |
| High School Graduate | $46,973 | $50,339 | $28,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $128,554 | $128,961 | $0 |
| Overall | $72,821 | $77,500 | $67,113 |
| Some College | $66,442 | $84,360 | $52,619 |
$72,821
Average Earnings
$77,500
Average Male
$67,113
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.37% of Nantucket County, Massachusetts residents speak only English, while 15.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,787 | 315 | 3.22% |
| Black | 1,306 | 58 | 4.44% |
| Hispanic | 2,339 | 43 | 1.84% |
| Multiple | 1,839 | 29 | 1.58% |
| Other | 728 | 17 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 247 | 9 | 3.64% |
3.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.02%
Male Poverty Rate
3.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nantucket County, Massachusetts is Black, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nantucket County, Massachusetts is Multiple, with 1.58% 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 3.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.92% |
| Some College | 3.87% |
| High School | 2.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 7.75% |
| Female Employed | 2.09% |
| Male Employed | 0.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $151,336 | $214,905 |
| Households | $119,750 | $194,491 |
| Married Families | $159,243 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $108,041 | $138,805 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
515
Number of Veterans
515
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 308 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 229 |
| 65 to 74 | 220 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 498 | 5.99% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 2.55% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 1.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
45.3%
Born in Nantucket County, Massachusetts
84.91%
Native Born
15.09%
Foreign Born
7.57%
Non Citizen
7.52%
Naturalized
84.91% of Nantucket County, Massachusetts residents were born in the United States, with 45.3% having been born in Massachusetts. 7.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.