Hingham, MA

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Hingham Overview

5,606
TOTAL POPULATION
2,426
MALE POPULATION
3,180
FEMALE POPULATION
76.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
131.08
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$108,872
PER CAPITA INCOME
$250,001
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$204,946
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
72.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
27.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,650
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hingham Zip Codes

Hingham Area Codes

Race in Hingham

The most populous races in Hingham are White / Caucasian (5,133 | 91.6%), Two or more Races (244 | 4.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (174 | 3.1%).
Race in Hingham
Race# Population% Population
Asian160.3%
Black / African American1562.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1743.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian5,13391.6%
Two or more Races2444.3%
Some other Race571.0%
Total5,606100.0%

Ancestry in Hingham

The most populous ancestries reported in Hingham are Irish (1,998 | 35.6%), Italian (846 | 15.1%), English (664 | 11.8%), German (542 | 9.7%), and French (325 | 5.8%), together accounting for 78.0% of all Hingham residents.
Ancestry in Hingham
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1152.1%
Arab160.3%
Argentinean70.1%
Armenian130.2%
Austrian170.3%
Canadian591.1%
Colombian581.0%
Dominican1011.8%
Dutch1122.0%
Eastern European420.7%
English66411.8%
European671.2%
Finnish170.3%
French3255.8%
French Canadian1132.0%
German5429.7%
Greek360.6%
Hungarian160.3%
Irish1,99835.6%
Italian84615.1%
Jamaican1142.0%
Lebanese160.3%
Lithuanian571.0%
Northern European420.7%
Norwegian230.4%
Polish1562.8%
Portuguese260.5%
Russian631.1%
Scotch-Irish480.9%
Scottish1783.2%
Slovene80.1%
South African110.2%
South American651.2%
Sri Lankan721.3%
Subsaharan African110.2%
Swedish2123.8%
Swiss430.8%
Ukrainian110.2%
Welsh120.2%
West Indian210.4%
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Immigrants in Hingham

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hingham came from Europe (184 | 3.3%), Western Europe (147 | 2.6%), France (118 | 2.1%), Latin America (113 | 2.0%), and Colombia (58 | 1.0%), together accounting for 11.1% of all Hingham residents.
Immigrants in Hingham
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa110.2%
Asia160.3%
Canada140.3%
Caribbean551.0%
Colombia581.0%
Dominican Republic210.4%
Eastern Europe270.5%
England100.2%
Europe1843.3%
France1182.1%
Germany290.5%
Jamaica340.6%
Latin America1132.0%
Northern Europe100.2%
Romania160.3%
South Africa110.2%
South America581.0%
South Eastern Asia160.3%
Ukraine110.2%
Vietnam160.3%
Western Europe1472.6%
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Sex and Age in Hingham

Sex and Age in Hingham

The most populous age groups in Hingham are Under 5 Years (291 | 12.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (397 | 12.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hingham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years291 (12.0%)215 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years211 (8.7%)249 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Years202 (8.3%)241 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Years149 (6.1%)226 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years46 (1.9%)170 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)68 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years69 (2.8%)99 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years139 (5.7%)226 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years217 (8.9%)184 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years290 (11.9%)245 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years135 (5.6%)176 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years147 (6.1%)196 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years183 (7.5%)397 (12.5%)
65 to 69 Years171 (7.0%)155 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years70 (2.9%)107 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years79 (3.3%)72 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years8 (0.3%)94 (3.0%)
85 Years and over19 (0.8%)60 (1.9%)
Total2,426 (100.0%)3,180 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hingham

Median Family Size in Hingham

The median family size in Hingham is 3.30 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,322 | 89.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (130 | 8.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.17 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hingham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,322 (89.0%)3.43
Single Male/Father34 (2.3%)2.62
Single Female/Mother130 (8.7%)2.17
Total Families1,486 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Hingham

The median household size in Hingham is 2.75 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,322 | 64.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (553 | 27.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hingham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,322 (64.8%)3.50
Single Male/Father34 (1.7%)2.62
Single Female/Mother130 (6.4%)2.17
Non-family553 (27.1%)1.08
Total Households2,039 (100.0%)2.75

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hingham

Out of a total of 2,039 households in Hingham, 1,486 (72.9%) are family households, while 553 (27.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 572, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 505.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hingham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-505 (24.8%)
2-Person Households572 (28.1%)48 (2.4%)
3-Person Households295 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households281 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households289 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households49 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,486 (72.9%)553 (27.1%)

Female Fertility in Hingham

Fertility by Age in Hingham

Average fertility rate in Hingham is 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 76.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hingham
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (23.4%)65.0
35 to 50 years72 (76.6%)107.0
Total94 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hingham

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hingham
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Hingham

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hingham
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree23 (24.5%)44.0
Graduate Degree71 (75.5%)188.0
Total94 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hingham

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hingham
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Hingham

Income Overview in Hingham

Per Capita Income in Hingham is $108,872, while median incomes of families and households are $250,001 and $204,946 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,606$108,872
Median Family Income1,486$250,001
Mean Family Income1,486$388,786
Median Household Income2,039$204,946
Mean Household Income2,039$297,242
Income Deficit1,486$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,60672.06%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,60627.94¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,6060.55

Earnings by Sex in Hingham

Average Earnings in Hingham are $102,331, $197,042 for men and $55,063 for women, a difference of 72.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Hingham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,323 (47.8%)$197,042
Female1,445 (52.2%)$55,063
Total2,768 (100.0%)$102,331

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hingham

The most common earnings brackets in Hingham are $100,000+ for men (972 | 73.5%) and $100,000+ for women (467 | 32.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hingham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less44 (3.3%)89 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (1.2%)40 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49927 (2.0%)7 (0.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)14 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (0.7%)88 (6.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)73 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49929 (2.2%)34 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)23 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49918 (1.4%)13 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)32 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99915 (1.1%)53 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)52 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (0.4%)42 (2.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99910 (0.8%)73 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)9 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (0.8%)80 (5.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99969 (5.2%)68 (4.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99940 (3.0%)78 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (4.5%)110 (7.6%)
$100,000+972 (73.5%)467 (32.3%)
Total1,323 (100.0%)1,445 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hingham

Average earnings in Hingham are $218,125 for men and $65,903 for women, a difference of 69.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $242,574, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $56,176. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $94,000, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,375.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hingham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$73,000$24,375
College or Associate's Degree$56,176$0
Bachelor's Degree$242,574$66,493
Graduate Degree$219,453$94,000
Total$218,125$65,903

Family Income in Hingham

Family Income Brackets in Hingham

According to the Hingham family income data, there are 1,028 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 69.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Hingham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000533.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99960.4%
$35,000 to $49,999191.3%
$50,000 to $74,999775.2%
$75,000 to $99,999513.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991228.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991298.7%
$200,000+1,02869.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hingham

3-person families (295 | 19.9%) account for the highest median family income in Hingham with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (572 | 38.5%) have the highest median income of $118,438 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hingham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families572 (38.5%)$236,875
3-Person Families295 (19.9%)$250,001
4-Person Families353 (23.8%)$250,001
5-Person Families217 (14.6%)$250,001
6-Person Families49 (3.3%)$173,375
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,486 (100.0%)$250,001

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hingham

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hingham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners144 (9.7%)$0
1 Earner535 (36.0%)$237,422
2 Earners667 (44.9%)$250,001
3+ Earners140 (9.4%)$250,001
Total1,486 (100.0%)$250,001

Household Income in Hingham

Household Income Brackets in Hingham

With 1,050 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Hingham, accounting for 51.5% of all households. In contrast, only 27 households (1.3%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hingham
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001396.8%
$10,000 to $14,999653.2%
$15,000 to $24,999271.3%
$25,000 to $34,999693.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991045.1%
$50,000 to $74,99922010.8%
$75,000 to $99,999613.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991658.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991376.7%
$200,000+1,05051.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hingham

The median household income in Hingham is $204,946, with the highest median household income of $250,001 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 483 households (23.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hingham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years483 (23.7%)$250,001
45 to 64 Years1,008 (49.4%)$228,125
65+ Years548 (26.9%)$52,500
Total2,039 (100.0%)$204,946

Poverty in Hingham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hingham

With 4.5% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of Hingham, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 43 males (35.8%) and 69 females (30.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hingham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years43 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)84 (28.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years23 (7.0%)65 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years31 (12.9%)49 (18.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)69 (30.5%)
Total109 (4.5%)278 (8.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hingham

According to the poverty statistics in Hingham, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hingham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years291 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)
5 Years41 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years265 (100.0%)347 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years107 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)
15 Years11 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years77 (64.2%)41 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years64 (100.0%)213 (71.7%)
25 to 34 Years69 (100.0%)156 (93.4%)
35 to 44 Years355 (99.7%)410 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years414 (97.4%)421 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years307 (93.0%)528 (89.0%)
65 to 74 Years210 (87.1%)213 (81.3%)
75 Years and over106 (100.0%)157 (69.5%)
Total2,317 (95.5%)2,902 (91.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hingham

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hingham
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children573 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children553 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,322 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hingham

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hingham
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)53 (79.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)53 (40.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hingham

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hingham
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)53 (79.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)53 (32.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Hingham

Employment by Class of Employer in Hingham

Among the 2,519 employed individuals in Hingham, private company employees (1,882 | 74.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (220 | 8.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (207 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hingham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,88274.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)662.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2208.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations2078.2%
Local Government Employees833.3%
State Government Employees612.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,519100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hingham

According to the labor force statistics for Hingham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,128), 64.2% or 2,650 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 114 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 87.2% or 299 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.4% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hingham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years87 (28.4%)16 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Years145 (67.1%)12 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years57 (83.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years141 (83.9%)9 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years665 (86.8%)18 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years690 (81.6%)13 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years299 (87.2%)1 (0.3%)
60 to 64 Years354 (61.0%)29 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years192 (38.2%)15 (7.8%)
75 Years and over20 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,650 (64.2%)114 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hingham

According to labor force statistics for Hingham, 79.6% of individuals (2,206) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,771) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 71 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 85.8% or 109 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.6% or 68 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hingham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma109 (85.8%)1 (0.9%)
College / Associate Degree203 (71.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,894 (80.6%)85 (3.6%)
Total2,206 (79.6%)89 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hingham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hingham are Management (588 | 23.2%), Community & Social Service (424 | 16.7%), Business & Financial (287 | 11.3%), Legal Services & Support (190 | 7.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (152 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hingham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hingham, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (88.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (85.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (96.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hingham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management352 (59.9%)236 (40.1%)
Business & Financial210 (73.2%)77 (26.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science67 (83.8%)13 (16.3%)
Computers & Mathematics46 (85.2%)8 (14.8%)
Architecture & Engineering15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Community & Social Service 186 (43.9%)238 (56.1%)
Education, Arts & Media44 (88.0%)6 (12.0%)
Legal Services & Support125 (65.8%)65 (34.2%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment17 (18.3%)76 (81.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5 (3.3%)147 (96.7%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)147 (100.0%)
Total (Category)820 (53.6%)711 (46.4%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (48.8%)1,299 (51.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hingham are Personal Care & Service (78 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (45 | 1.8%), Healthcare Support (38 | 1.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (34 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Hingham

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hingham, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%), Healthcare Support (23.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (22.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (77.8%), and Healthcare Support (76.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hingham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (23.7%)29 (76.3%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving17 (50.0%)17 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (22.2%)35 (77.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
Total (Category)36 (18.5%)159 (81.5%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (48.8%)1,299 (51.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hingham are Sales & Related (428 | 16.9%), and Office & Administration (286 | 11.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hingham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hingham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related254 (59.4%)174 (40.6%)
Office & Administration31 (10.8%)255 (89.2%)
Total (Category)285 (39.9%)429 (60.1%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (48.8%)1,299 (51.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hingham are Construction & Extraction (19 | 0.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hingham

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hingham
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (48.8%)1,299 (51.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hingham are Transportation (40 | 1.6%), and Material Moving (29 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hingham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hingham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (48.8%)1,299 (51.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hingham

Employment Industries in Hingham

The major employment industries in Hingham include Professional & Scientific (500 | 19.7%), Finance & Insurance (486 | 19.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (385 | 15.2%), Manufacturing (287 | 11.3%), and Retail Trade (155 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Hingham

Employment Industries by Sex in Hingham

The Hingham industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (88.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hingham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing192 (66.9%)95 (33.1%)
Wholesale Trade69 (87.3%)10 (12.7%)
Retail Trade118 (76.1%)37 (23.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Utilities15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information10 (23.3%)33 (76.7%)
Finance & Insurance274 (56.4%)212 (43.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific286 (57.2%)214 (42.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
Educational Services33 (22.0%)117 (78.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance44 (11.4%)341 (88.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation17 (21.5%)62 (78.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services17 (50.0%)17 (50.0%)
Public Administration37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,238 (48.8%)1,299 (51.2%)

Education in Hingham

School Enrollment in Hingham

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,540 students in Hingham are high school (357 | 23.2%), elementary school (346 | 22.5%), and middle school (315 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Hingham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool16911.0%
Kindergarten16010.4%
Elementary School34622.5%
Middle School31520.4%
High School35723.2%
College / Undergraduate1278.3%
Graduate / Professional664.3%
Total1,540100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hingham

Out of a total of 1,540 students who are enrolled in schools in Hingham, 565 (36.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 975 (63.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 353 (79.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hingham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds68 (48.6%)72 (51.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old324 (72.8%)121 (27.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds353 (79.7%)90 (20.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds179 (77.8%)51 (22.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds34 (29.3%)82 (70.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17 (20.2%)67 (79.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
Total975 (63.3%)565 (36.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hingham

Business (797 | 25.4%), social sciences (345 | 11.0%), literature & languages (271 | 8.6%), liberal arts & history (268 | 8.5%), and communications (229 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 3,140 individuals in Hingham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hingham
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1665.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1324.2%
Physical & Health Sciences622.0%
Psychology2237.1%
Social Sciences34511.0%
Engineering1424.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies70.2%
Science & Technology1414.5%
Business79725.4%
Education1053.3%
Literature & Languages2718.6%
Liberal Arts & History2688.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1896.0%
Communications2297.3%
Arts & Humanities632.0%
Total3,140100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hingham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hingham

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hingham are males with 2 vehicles (691, accounting for 55.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (553, making up 53.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hingham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle49 (4.0%)200 (15.6%)
2 Vehicles691 (55.8%)553 (43.2%)
3 Vehicles405 (32.7%)503 (39.3%)
4 Vehicles84 (6.8%)25 (1.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,238 (100.0%)1,281 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hingham

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hingham are 60 to 89 minutes (569 commuters, 31.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (346 commuters, 19.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (231 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Hingham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes120.7%
5 to 9 Minutes884.9%
10 to 14 Minutes623.4%
15 to 19 Minutes20611.4%
20 to 24 Minutes935.1%
25 to 29 Minutes502.8%
30 to 34 Minutes23112.8%
35 to 39 Minutes311.7%
40 to 44 Minutes673.7%
45 to 59 Minutes34619.2%
60 to 89 Minutes56931.5%
90 or more Minutes512.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Hingham

The most common commute times in Hingham are 60 to 89 minutes (344 commuters, 36.3%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (225 commuters, 26.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hingham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes12 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes38 (4.0%)50 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes38 (4.0%)24 (2.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes70 (7.4%)136 (15.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes68 (7.2%)25 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes41 (4.3%)9 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes26 (2.8%)205 (23.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes31 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes45 (4.8%)22 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes205 (21.6%)141 (16.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes344 (36.3%)225 (26.2%)
90 or more Minutes29 (3.1%)22 (2.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hingham

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hingham are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (256, 27.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (248, 28.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hingham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM33 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM11 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM47 (5.0%)12 (1.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM71 (7.5%)13 (1.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM126 (13.3%)85 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM256 (27.0%)210 (24.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM129 (13.6%)73 (8.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM90 (9.5%)248 (28.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM39 (4.1%)109 (12.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM82 (8.7%)49 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10 (1.1%)36 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM18 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (2.8%)9 (1.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (0.9%)15 (1.8%)
Total947 (100.0%)859 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hingham

Occupancy by Ownership in Hingham

Of the total 2,039 dwellings in Hingham, owner-occupied units account for 1,616 (79.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 423 (20.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hingham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,61679.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units42320.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,039100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hingham

Occupancy by Household Size in Hingham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household50524.8%
2-Person Household62030.4%
3-Person Household29514.5%
4+ Person Household61930.4%
Total Housing Units2,039100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hingham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hingham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household137 (27.1%)368 (72.9%)
2-Person Household572 (92.3%)48 (7.7%)
3-Person Household295 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household612 (98.9%)7 (1.1%)
Total Housing Units1,616 (79.2%)423 (20.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hingham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hingham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
High School Diploma130 (81.8%)29 (18.2%)
College/Associate Degree151 (53.0%)134 (47.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,335 (85.5%)226 (14.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hingham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hingham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years422.1%
35 to 44 Years44121.6%
45 to 54 Years43621.4%
55 to 64 Years57228.1%
65 to 74 Years30214.8%
75 to 84 Years1959.6%
85 Years and Over512.5%
Total2,039100.0%

Housing Finances in Hingham

Median Income by Occupancy in Hingham

Median Income by Occupancy in Hingham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,616 (79.2%)$250,001
Renter-Occupied423 (20.7%)$37,171
Average2,039 (100.0%)$204,946

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hingham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hingham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00076 (4.7%)51 (12.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)12 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99924 (1.5%)42 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)18 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)9 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (0.4%)63 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (1.4%)82 (19.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999111 (6.9%)109 (25.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999160 (9.9%)6 (1.4%)
$150,000 or more1,155 (71.5%)31 (7.3%)
Total1,616 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hingham

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hingham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)33 (7.8%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)61 (14.4%)
$500 to $79923 (1.4%)69 (16.3%)
$800 to $99955 (3.4%)5 (1.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49999 (6.1%)41 (9.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999149 (9.2%)128 (30.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499140 (8.7%)27 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999189 (11.7%)41 (9.7%)
$3,000 or more961 (59.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,616 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hingham

Housing Structures in Hingham

Housing Structures in Hingham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,60378.6%
Single Unit, Attached462.3%
2 Unit Apartments1628.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments211.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments231.1%
10 or more Apartments1849.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total2,039100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hingham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hingham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,525 (95.1%)78 (4.9%)
Single Unit, Attached46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments45 (27.8%)117 (72.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)184 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,616 (79.2%)423 (20.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hingham

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hingham
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)9 (2.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)178 (42.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms161 (10.0%)152 (35.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms348 (21.5%)59 (14.0%)
8 or more Rooms1,107 (68.5%)25 (5.9%)
Total1,616 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hingham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hingham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,020 (63.1%)182 (43.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)7 (1.7%)
Electricity25 (1.5%)184 (43.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene564 (34.9%)50 (11.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,616 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hingham

Household Vehicle Usage in Hingham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle23 (1.4%)82 (19.4%)
1 Vehicle167 (10.3%)252 (59.6%)
2 Vehicles938 (58.0%)89 (21.0%)
3 or more Vehicles488 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,616 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hingham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hingham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4151,201
Median Property Value$1,108,300$1,124,100
Median Household Income$146,250$952
Monthly Housing Costs$1,501$961
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hingham

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hingham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)21 (1.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99931 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99966 (15.9%)117 (9.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99967 (16.1%)331 (27.6%)
$1,000,000 or more240 (57.8%)732 (61.0%)
Total415 (100.0%)1,201 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hingham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hingham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00076 (18.3%)5 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99924 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (7.5%)7 (0.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (3.1%)80 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99946 (11.1%)48 (4.0%)
$150,000 or more203 (48.9%)114 (9.5%)
Total415 (100.0%)1,201 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hingham

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hingham
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x53 (12.8%)250,001 (20,816.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x26 (6.3%)120 (10.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x24 (5.8%)306 (25.5%)
4.0x or more312 (75.2%)171 (14.2%)
Total415 (100.0%)1,201 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hingham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hingham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499415 (100.0%)21 (1.8%)
Total415 (100.0%)1,201 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hingham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hingham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hingham
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years556 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,155 (98.6%)17 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years288 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years766 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years846 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years891 (96.5%)32 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years503 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older332 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,557 (99.1%)49 (0.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hingham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hingham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born556 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,155 (98.6%)17 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen288 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hingham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hingham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000253 (92.0%)22 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999385 (97.5%)10 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over4,573 (99.6%)17 (0.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hingham

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hingham
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)556 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years44 (3.7%)1,155 (98.6%)
19 to 25 Years12 (4.2%)276 (95.8%)
25 to 34 Years18 (8.2%)202 (91.8%)
35 to 44 Years35 (4.6%)766 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years38 (4.5%)827 (97.8%)
55 to 64 Years67 (7.3%)847 (91.8%)
65 to 74 Years439 (87.3%)332 (66.0%)
75 Years and over332 (100.0%)197 (59.3%)
Total985 (17.6%)5,158 (92.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hingham

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hingham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (1.5%)14 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years60 (5.4%)42 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years30 (12.4%)18 (6.9%)
75 Years and over38 (35.8%)56 (24.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hingham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hingham: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years48 (4.3%)9 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years25 (10.4%)7 (2.7%)
75 Years and over26 (24.5%)5 (2.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hingham: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.4%)9 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hingham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (1.5%)5 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)46 (20.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hingham: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (0.6%)33 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years5 (2.1%)11 (4.2%)
75 Years and over38 (35.8%)43 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hingham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (4.2%)
75 Years and over6 (5.7%)33 (14.6%)

Technology Access in Hingham

Computing Device Access in Hingham

Computing Device Access in Hingham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,88192.2%
Smartphone1,86191.3%
Tablet1,74485.5%
No Computing Device803.9%
Total2,039100.0%

Internet Access in Hingham

Internet Access in Hingham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,79888.2%
Cellular Data Only1326.5%
Satellite Internet361.8%
No Internet864.2%
Total2,039100.0%

Hingham Summary

Hingham is a town located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area and is located on the South Shore of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population of Hingham was 22,157.

Geography

Hingham is located at 42°14′N 70°52′W (42.23, -70.87). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.2 square miles (73.1 km2), of which, 25.2 square miles (65.3 km2) of it is land and 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2) of it (10.67%) is water.
Hingham is bordered by Cohasset to the north, Hull to the east, Weymouth to the southeast, Norwell to the south, and Rockland to the west. Hingham is located on the South Shore of Massachusetts, and is approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Boston.

History

Hingham was first settled in 1633 by English settlers from Hingham, Norfolk, England. The town was named after the English town of Hingham, which was the birthplace of several of the original settlers. The town was officially incorporated in 1635.
Hingham was an important port in colonial times, and was the site of the first shipyard in the United States. During the American Revolution, Hingham was a major supplier of ships and supplies to the Continental Army.

Economy

Hingham is a residential community with a strong commercial base. The town is home to several large employers, including South Shore Hospital, Hingham Shipyard, and the Hingham Shipyard Marina. The town also has a thriving retail sector, with several shopping centers and a variety of restaurants and stores.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 22,157 people, 8,845 households, and 6,072 families residing in the town. The population density was 876.3 people per square mile (338.3/km2). There were 9,521 housing units at an average density of 376.3 per square mile (145.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 8,845 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $90,890, and the median income for a family was $106,890. Males had a median income of $71,890 versus $50,890 for females. The per capita income for the town was $45,890. About 2.2% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hingham?
Total Population of Hingham is 5,606.
What is the Total Male Population of Hingham?
Total Male Population of Hingham is 2,426.
What is the Total Female Population of Hingham?
Total Female Population of Hingham is 3,180.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hingham?
There are 76.29 Males per 100 Females in Hingham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hingham?
There are 131.08 Females per 100 Males in Hingham.
What is the Median Population Age in Hingham?
Median Population Age in Hingham is 42.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hingham
Average Family Size in Hingham is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hingham
Average Household Size in Hingham is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hingham?
Per Capita income in Hingham is $108,872.
What is the Median Family Income in Hingham?
Median Family Income in Hingham is $250,001.
What is the Median Household income in Hingham?
Median Household Income in Hingham is $204,946.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hingham?
Income or Wage Gap in Hingham is 72.1%.
Women in Hingham earn 27.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hingham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hingham is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hingham?
There are 2,650 People in the Labor Forcein in Hingham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hingham?
64.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Hingham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hingham?
Unemployment Rate in Hingham is 4.3%.