Dedham, MA
Dedham Map
Dedham Overview
25,150
TOTAL POPULATION
11,753
MALE POPULATION
13,397
FEMALE POPULATION
87.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$65,381
PER CAPITA INCOME
$170,962
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$118,877
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,823
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14,866
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Dedham Zip Codes
Race in Dedham
The most populous races in Dedham are White / Caucasian (21,272 | 84.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1,916 | 7.6%), and Black / African American (1,498 | 6.0%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 588 | 2.3% |
| Black / African American | 1,498 | 6.0% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 49 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,916 | 7.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 13 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 21,272 | 84.6% |
| Two or more Races | 1,276 | 5.1% |
| Some other Race | 454 | 1.8% |
| Total | 25,150 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Dedham
The most populous ancestries reported in Dedham are Irish (7,686 | 30.6%), Italian (3,910 | 15.5%), English (2,633 | 10.5%), German (1,795 | 7.1%), and American (1,025 | 4.1%), together accounting for 67.8% of all Dedham residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 77 | 0.3% |
| Albanian | 223 | 0.9% |
| American | 1,025 | 4.1% |
| Arab | 499 | 2.0% |
| Argentinean | 44 | 0.2% |
| Armenian | 82 | 0.3% |
| Austrian | 23 | 0.1% |
| Barbadian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 26 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 48 | 0.2% |
| Brazilian | 227 | 0.9% |
| British | 155 | 0.6% |
| Bulgarian | 96 | 0.4% |
| Burmese | 12 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 75 | 0.3% |
| Cape Verdean | 91 | 0.4% |
| Central American | 173 | 0.7% |
| Chilean | 50 | 0.2% |
| Colombian | 155 | 0.6% |
| Comanche | 5 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 41 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 29 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 12 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 253 | 1.0% |
| Dutch | 81 | 0.3% |
| Eastern European | 58 | 0.2% |
| English | 2,633 | 10.5% |
| European | 390 | 1.5% |
| Finnish | 49 | 0.2% |
| French | 927 | 3.7% |
| French Canadian | 552 | 2.2% |
| German | 1,795 | 7.1% |
| Greek | 434 | 1.7% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 28 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 52 | 0.2% |
| Guyanese | 32 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 258 | 1.0% |
| Honduran | 13 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 187 | 0.7% |
| Indian (Asian) | 307 | 1.2% |
| Iranian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 7,686 | 30.6% |
| Iroquois | 8 | 0.0% |
| Israeli | 21 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 3,910 | 15.5% |
| Jamaican | 100 | 0.4% |
| Japanese | 15 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 262 | 1.0% |
| Latvian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Lebanese | 343 | 1.4% |
| Lithuanian | 44 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 233 | 0.9% |
| Moroccan | 34 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 18 | 0.1% |
| New Zealander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 51 | 0.2% |
| Northern European | 27 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 146 | 0.6% |
| Osage | 9 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 80 | 0.3% |
| Panamanian | 30 | 0.1% |
| Paraguayan | 21 | 0.1% |
| Peruvian | 37 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 797 | 3.2% |
| Portuguese | 281 | 1.1% |
| Pueblo | 27 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 619 | 2.5% |
| Romanian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 587 | 2.3% |
| Salvadoran | 78 | 0.3% |
| Samoan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 171 | 0.7% |
| Scotch-Irish | 108 | 0.4% |
| Scottish | 523 | 2.1% |
| Slovak | 9 | 0.0% |
| South African | 49 | 0.2% |
| South American | 307 | 1.2% |
| South American Indian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 94 | 0.4% |
| Spanish | 63 | 0.3% |
| Sri Lankan | 63 | 0.3% |
| Subsaharan African | 287 | 1.1% |
| Swedish | 378 | 1.5% |
| Swiss | 22 | 0.1% |
| Syrian | 107 | 0.4% |
| Thai | 50 | 0.2% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 73 | 0.3% |
| Ukrainian | 122 | 0.5% |
| Welsh | 85 | 0.3% |
| West Indian | 15 | 0.1% | View All 91 Rows |
Immigrants in Dedham
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dedham came from Europe (1,483 | 5.9%), Latin America (1,122 | 4.5%), Asia (653 | 2.6%), Eastern Europe (617 | 2.5%), and Caribbean (496 | 2.0%), together accounting for 17.4% of all Dedham residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 215 | 0.9% |
| Albania | 172 | 0.7% |
| Argentina | 44 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 653 | 2.6% |
| Austria | 12 | 0.1% |
| Barbados | 32 | 0.1% |
| Belgium | 8 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 251 | 1.0% |
| Bulgaria | 47 | 0.2% |
| Cabo Verde | 13 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 74 | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 496 | 2.0% |
| Central America | 205 | 0.8% |
| Chile | 3 | 0.0% |
| China | 161 | 0.6% |
| Colombia | 70 | 0.3% |
| Cuba | 13 | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | 43 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Africa | 78 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 193 | 0.8% |
| Eastern Europe | 617 | 2.5% |
| Egypt | 10 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 57 | 0.2% |
| England | 50 | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | 23 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 1,483 | 5.9% |
| France | 20 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 39 | 0.2% |
| Greece | 165 | 0.7% |
| Guatemala | 26 | 0.1% |
| Haiti | 193 | 0.8% |
| India | 33 | 0.1% |
| Iran | 24 | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 141 | 0.6% |
| Israel | 11 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 243 | 1.0% |
| Jamaica | 152 | 0.6% |
| Japan | 20 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 12 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 1,122 | 4.5% |
| Latvia | 10 | 0.0% |
| Lebanon | 137 | 0.5% |
| Liberia | 7 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 122 | 0.5% |
| Middle Africa | 14 | 0.1% |
| Morocco | 12 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 5 | 0.0% |
| Nigeria | 21 | 0.1% |
| Northern Africa | 22 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 276 | 1.1% |
| Norway | 11 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 10 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 37 | 0.2% |
| Philippines | 42 | 0.2% |
| Poland | 34 | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 6 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 277 | 1.1% |
| South Africa | 60 | 0.2% |
| South America | 421 | 1.7% |
| South Central Asia | 83 | 0.3% |
| South Eastern Asia | 75 | 0.3% |
| Southern Europe | 489 | 1.9% |
| Spain | 75 | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | 26 | 0.1% |
| Sweden | 38 | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | 17 | 0.1% |
| Syria | 46 | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | 6 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 15 | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 64 | 0.3% |
| Uganda | 36 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 54 | 0.2% |
| Venezuela | 6 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 18 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 41 | 0.2% |
| Western Asia | 302 | 1.2% |
| Western Europe | 101 | 0.4% |
| Zaire | 14 | 0.1% | View All 78 Rows |
Sex and Age in Dedham
Sex and Age in Dedham
The most populous age groups in Dedham are 20 to 24 Years (934 | 8.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,164 | 8.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 544 (4.6%) | 848 (6.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 532 (4.5%) | 671 (5.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 583 (5.0%) | 557 (4.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 576 (4.9%) | 578 (4.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 934 (8.0%) | 819 (6.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 760 (6.5%) | 806 (6.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 842 (7.2%) | 816 (6.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 823 (7.0%) | 683 (5.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 787 (6.7%) | 774 (5.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 797 (6.8%) | 833 (6.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 831 (7.1%) | 1,091 (8.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 860 (7.3%) | 692 (5.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 770 (6.6%) | 1,164 (8.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 781 (6.7%) | 990 (7.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 517 (4.4%) | 566 (4.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 347 (2.9%) | 364 (2.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 160 (1.4%) | 341 (2.5%) |
| 85 Years and over | 309 (2.6%) | 804 (6.0%) |
| Total | 11,753 (100.0%) | 13,397 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Dedham
Median Family Size in Dedham
The median family size in Dedham is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,168 | 80.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (340 | 5.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.35 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,168 (80.0%) | 3.09 |
| Single Male/Father | 340 (5.3%) | 2.35 |
| Single Female/Mother | 948 (14.7%) | 2.66 |
| Total Families | 6,456 (100.0%) | 2.99 |
Median Household Size in Dedham
The median household size in Dedham is 2.34 persons per household, with married-couple households (5,168 | 49.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.1 persons per household. non-family households (3,971 | 38.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,168 (49.6%) | 3.10 |
| Single Male/Father | 340 (3.3%) | 2.54 |
| Single Female/Mother | 948 (9.1%) | 2.84 |
| Non-family | 3,971 (38.1%) | 1.21 |
| Total Households | 10,427 (100.0%) | 2.34 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dedham
Out of a total of 10,427 households in Dedham, 6,456 (61.9%) are family households, while 3,971 (38.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,908, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,146.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,146 (30.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,908 (27.9%) | 766 (7.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,459 (14.0%) | 59 (0.6%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,554 (14.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 390 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 90 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 55 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,456 (61.9%) | 3,971 (38.1%) |
Female Fertility in Dedham
Fertility by Age in Dedham
Average fertility rate in Dedham is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 51.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 127 (51.8%) | 52.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 118 (48.2%) | 46.0 |
| Total | 245 (100.0%) | 44.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dedham
85.3% of women with births (245) in Dedham are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 20.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 8.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 101 (79.5%) | 26 (20.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 108 (91.5%) | 10 (8.5%) |
| Total | 209 (85.3%) | 36 (14.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Dedham
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 10 (4.1%) | 13.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 5 (2.0%) | 6.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 118 (48.2%) | 64.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 112 (45.7%) | 73.0 |
| Total | 245 (100.0%) | 44.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dedham
14.7% of women with births in Dedham are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 105 (89.0%) | 13 (11.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 99 (88.4%) | 13 (11.6%) |
| Total | 209 (85.3%) | 36 (14.7%) |
Income in Dedham
Income Overview in Dedham
Per Capita Income in Dedham is $65,381, while median incomes of families and households are $170,962 and $118,877 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 25,150 | $65,381 |
| Median Family Income | 6,456 | $170,962 |
| Mean Family Income | 6,456 | $201,673 |
| Median Household Income | 10,427 | $118,877 |
| Mean Household Income | 10,427 | $156,283 |
| Income Deficit | 6,456 | $8,823 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 25,150 | 22.96% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 25,150 | 77.04¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 25,150 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Dedham
Average Earnings in Dedham are $71,631, $79,020 for men and $60,879 for women, a difference of 23.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 7,675 (49.8%) | $79,020 |
| Female | 7,726 (50.2%) | $60,879 |
| Total | 15,401 (100.0%) | $71,631 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dedham
The most common earnings brackets in Dedham are $100,000+ for men (2,877 | 37.5%) and $100,000+ for women (1,892 | 24.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 239 (3.1%) | 180 (2.3%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 231 (3.0%) | 199 (2.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 199 (2.6%) | 372 (4.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 78 (1.0%) | 128 (1.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 232 (3.0%) | 276 (3.6%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 133 (1.7%) | 215 (2.8%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 96 (1.3%) | 85 (1.1%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 161 (2.1%) | 169 (2.2%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 35 (0.5%) | 81 (1.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 133 (1.7%) | 184 (2.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 118 (1.5%) | 337 (4.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 167 (2.2%) | 241 (3.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 352 (4.6%) | 269 (3.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 119 (1.5%) | 177 (2.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 178 (2.3%) | 304 (3.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 171 (2.2%) | 278 (3.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 251 (3.3%) | 566 (7.3%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 614 (8.0%) | 482 (6.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,291 (16.8%) | 1,291 (16.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 2,877 (37.5%) | 1,892 (24.5%) |
| Total | 7,675 (100.0%) | 7,726 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dedham
Average earnings in Dedham are $90,419 for men and $69,414 for women, a difference of 23.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $122,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $66,719. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $95,032, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $37,349.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $76,023 | $48,077 |
| High School Diploma | $66,719 | $37,349 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $70,760 | $49,828 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,020 | $74,116 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,250 | $95,032 |
| Total | $90,419 | $69,414 |
Family Income in Dedham
Family Income Brackets in Dedham
According to the Dedham family income data, there are 2,537 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 39.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 26 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 26 | 0.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 97 | 1.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 136 | 2.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 129 | 2.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 194 | 3.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 542 | 8.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 542 | 8.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,117 | 17.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,130 | 17.5% |
| $200,000+ | 2,537 | 39.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dedham
5-person families (404 | 6.3%) account for the highest median family income in Dedham with $234,545 per family, while 2-person families (2,995 | 46.4%) have the highest median income of $65,922 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,995 (46.4%) | $131,844 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,443 (22.4%) | $182,844 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,500 (23.2%) | $210,227 |
| 5-Person Families | 404 (6.3%) | $234,545 |
| 6-Person Families | 75 (1.2%) | $233,984 |
| 7+ Person Families | 39 (0.6%) | $212,768 |
| Total | 6,456 (100.0%) | $170,962 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dedham
The median family income in Dedham is $170,962, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,128) having the highest median family income of $222,786, while families with no earners (668) have the lowest median family income of $65,000, accounting for 17.5% and 10.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 668 (10.3%) | $65,000 |
| 1 Earner | 1,388 (21.5%) | $110,152 |
| 2 Earners | 3,272 (50.7%) | $200,927 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,128 (17.5%) | $222,786 |
| Total | 6,456 (100.0%) | $170,962 |
Household Income in Dedham
Household Income Brackets in Dedham
With 2,857 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Dedham, accounting for 27.4% of all households. In contrast, only 271 households (2.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 428 | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 271 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 636 | 6.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 313 | 3.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 511 | 4.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,157 | 11.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,137 | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,689 | 16.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,428 | 13.7% |
| $200,000+ | 2,857 | 27.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Dedham
The median household income in Dedham is $118,877, with the highest median household income of $153,705 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,149 households (39.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $62,385, with 3,126 households (30.0%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 201 (1.9%) | $92,924 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 2,951 (28.3%) | $148,934 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 4,149 (39.8%) | $153,705 |
| 65+ Years | 3,126 (30.0%) | $62,385 |
| Total | 10,427 (100.0%) | $118,877 |
Poverty in Dedham
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dedham
With 3.6% poverty level for males and 4.5% for females among the residents of Dedham, 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 60 males (39.0%) and 169 females (13.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (1.1%) |
| 5 Years | 60 (39.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 50 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| 15 Years | 7 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 9 (0.8%) | 30 (3.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 10 (0.7%) | 58 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 107 (7.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 22 (1.4%) | 63 (3.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 93 (5.7%) | 68 (3.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 101 (8.0%) | 81 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 50 (6.5%) | 169 (13.5%) |
| Total | 405 (3.6%) | 589 (4.5%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dedham
According to the poverty statistics in Dedham, males aged under 5 years and females aged 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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 544 (100.0%) | 839 (98.9%) |
| 5 Years | 94 (61.0%) | 154 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 538 (91.5%) | 676 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 328 (100.0%) | 373 (98.9%) |
| 15 Years | 88 (92.6%) | 262 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 219 (100.0%) | 201 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,166 (99.2%) | 903 (96.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,427 (99.3%) | 1,564 (96.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,521 (99.8%) | 1,350 (92.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,559 (98.6%) | 1,861 (96.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,529 (94.3%) | 1,769 (96.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,157 (92.0%) | 1,474 (94.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 717 (93.5%) | 1,082 (86.5%) |
| Total | 10,887 (96.4%) | 12,508 (95.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dedham
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dedham show that 1.0% or 53 of the total 5,168 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.5%, comprising of 46 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 3,094 (98.5%) | 46 (1.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,767 (99.6%) | 7 (0.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 223 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,115 (99.0%) | 53 (1.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dedham
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 79 (15.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 79 (8.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dedham
The poverty data for Dedham shows that 53 of the married-couple family households (1.0%) and 79 of the single-parent households (6.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (1.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 household (12.6%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 46 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 7 (0.4%) | 79 (12.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 53 (1.0%) | 79 (6.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Dedham
Employment by Class of Employer in Dedham
Among the 13,961 employed individuals in Dedham, private company employees (8,220 | 58.9%), not-for-profit organizations (2,301 | 16.5%), and local government employees (980 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 8,220 | 58.9% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 970 | 7.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 858 | 6.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 2,301 | 16.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 980 | 7.0% |
| State Government Employees | 433 | 3.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 146 | 1.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 53 | 0.4% |
| Total | 13,961 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Dedham
According to the labor force statistics for Dedham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (21,057), 70.6% or 14,866 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 580 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 92.8% or 3,296 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.6% or 226 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 416 (52.3%) | 49 (11.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,446 (82.5%) | 226 (15.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,315 (84.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,423 (85.8%) | 73 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,828 (92.2%) | 37 (1.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,296 (92.8%) | 92 (2.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,315 (84.7%) | 67 (5.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,549 (80.1%) | 8 (0.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,179 (41.3%) | 22 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 100 (4.3%) | 11 (11.0%) |
| Total | 14,866 (70.6%) | 580 (3.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dedham
According to labor force statistics for Dedham, 88.0% of individuals (11,730) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,329) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 282 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.3% or 7,592 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.2% or 73 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 320 (56.0%) | 7 (1.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,744 (76.8%) | 95 (4.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,070 (88.1%) | 35 (1.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 7,592 (93.3%) | 179 (2.2%) |
| Total | 11,730 (88.0%) | 320 (2.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Dedham
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dedham are Community & Social Service (2,119 | 14.8%), Management (1,952 | 13.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,276 | 8.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,157 | 8.1%), and Business & Financial (1,127 | 7.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dedham, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.4%), Computers & Mathematics (80.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.4%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (82.9%), and Health Technologists (82.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 1,080 (55.3%) | 872 (44.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 607 (53.9%) | 520 (46.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 944 (74.0%) | 332 (26.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 547 (80.7%) | 131 (19.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 285 (87.4%) | 41 (12.6%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 112 (41.2%) | 160 (58.8%) |
| Community & Social Service | 806 (38.0%) | 1,313 (62.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 104 (31.2%) | 229 (68.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 160 (43.2%) | 210 (56.8%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 482 (45.3%) | 583 (54.7%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 60 (17.1%) | 291 (82.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 180 (15.6%) | 977 (84.4%) |
| Health Technologists | 177 (17.5%) | 833 (82.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,617 (47.4%) | 4,014 (52.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,916 (48.4%) | 7,369 (51.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Dedham are Personal Care & Service (575 | 4.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (378 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (295 | 2.1%), Healthcare Support (273 | 1.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (271 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Dedham, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (71.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (62.7%), and Security & Protection (62.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (96.4%), Healthcare Support (71.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (43.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 78 (28.6%) | 195 (71.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 183 (62.0%) | 112 (38.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 103 (56.3%) | 80 (43.7%) |
| Law Enforcement | 80 (71.4%) | 32 (28.6%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 237 (62.7%) | 141 (37.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 160 (59.0%) | 111 (41.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 21 (3.6%) | 554 (96.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 679 (37.9%) | 1,113 (62.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,916 (48.4%) | 7,369 (51.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dedham are Office & Administration (1,726 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (1,392 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 679 (48.8%) | 713 (51.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 389 (22.5%) | 1,337 (77.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,068 (34.3%) | 2,050 (65.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,916 (48.4%) | 7,369 (51.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dedham are Construction & Extraction (558 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (343 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (20 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 10 (50.0%) | 10 (50.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 536 (96.1%) | 22 (3.9%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 343 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 889 (96.5%) | 32 (3.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,916 (48.4%) | 7,369 (51.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dedham are Production (326 | 2.3%), Transportation (312 | 2.2%), and Material Moving (185 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 214 (65.6%) | 112 (34.4%) |
| Transportation | 294 (94.2%) | 18 (5.8%) |
| Material Moving | 155 (83.8%) | 30 (16.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 663 (80.6%) | 160 (19.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,916 (48.4%) | 7,369 (51.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Dedham
Employment Industries in Dedham
The major employment industries in Dedham include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,754 | 19.3%), Educational Services (1,842 | 12.9%), Professional & Scientific (1,737 | 12.2%), Retail Trade (1,617 | 11.3%), and Finance & Insurance (1,005 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dedham
The Dedham industries that see more men than women are Utilities (92.5%), Construction (86.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (86.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.1%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (68.9%), and Information (54.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 10 (50.0%) | 10 (50.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 798 (86.8%) | 121 (13.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 457 (71.7%) | 180 (28.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 153 (65.1%) | 82 (34.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 789 (48.8%) | 828 (51.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 235 (86.1%) | 38 (13.9%) |
| Utilities | 74 (92.5%) | 6 (7.5%) |
| Information | 165 (45.3%) | 199 (54.7%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 549 (54.6%) | 456 (45.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 217 (53.2%) | 191 (46.8%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 828 (47.7%) | 909 (52.3%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 111 (51.1%) | 106 (48.8%) |
| Educational Services | 935 (50.8%) | 907 (49.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 547 (19.9%) | 2,207 (80.1%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 124 (31.1%) | 275 (68.9%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 309 (57.5%) | 228 (42.5%) |
| Public Administration | 310 (61.1%) | 197 (38.9%) |
| Total | 6,916 (48.4%) | 7,369 (51.6%) |
Education in Dedham
School Enrollment in Dedham
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,938 students in Dedham are college / undergraduate (1,045 | 21.2%), high school (1,015 | 20.5%), and middle school (898 | 18.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 428 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 276 | 5.6% |
| Elementary School | 841 | 17.0% |
| Middle School | 898 | 18.2% |
| High School | 1,015 | 20.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,045 | 21.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 435 | 8.8% |
| Total | 4,938 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dedham
Out of a total of 4,938 students who are enrolled in schools in Dedham, 1,595 (32.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,343 (67.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 247 (68.0% 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 998 (87.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 139 (38.5%) | 222 (61.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 889 (85.9%) | 146 (14.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 998 (87.5%) | 142 (12.5%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 511 (67.1%) | 251 (32.9%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 176 (80.7%) | 42 (19.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 367 (47.8%) | 401 (52.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 146 (50.2%) | 145 (49.8%) |
| 35 Years and over | 116 (32.0%) | 247 (68.0%) |
| Total | 3,343 (67.7%) | 1,595 (32.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dedham
Business (1,950 | 17.3%), social sciences (1,403 | 12.5%), science & technology (1,026 | 9.1%), education (822 | 7.3%), and psychology (808 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 11,259 individuals in Dedham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 435 | 3.9% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 633 | 5.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 282 | 2.5% |
| Psychology | 808 | 7.2% |
| Social Sciences | 1,403 | 12.5% |
| Engineering | 619 | 5.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 94 | 0.8% |
| Science & Technology | 1,026 | 9.1% |
| Business | 1,950 | 17.3% |
| Education | 822 | 7.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 782 | 7.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 709 | 6.3% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 517 | 4.6% |
| Communications | 496 | 4.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 683 | 6.1% |
| Total | 11,259 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Dedham
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dedham
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dedham are males with 2 vehicles (3,382, accounting for 49.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,313, making up 47.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 255 (3.7%) | 345 (4.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,180 (17.3%) | 1,411 (19.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,382 (49.5%) | 3,313 (46.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,352 (19.8%) | 1,417 (19.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 442 (6.5%) | 515 (7.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 218 (3.2%) | 130 (1.8%) |
| Total | 6,829 (100.0%) | 7,131 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Dedham
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dedham are 20 to 24 minutes (1,835 commuters, 15.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (1,811 commuters, 15.4%), and 45 to 59 minutes (1,806 commuters, 15.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 182 | 1.5% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 759 | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,215 | 10.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,026 | 8.7% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,835 | 15.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 797 | 6.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,811 | 15.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 508 | 4.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 600 | 5.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,806 | 15.3% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 956 | 8.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 288 | 2.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Dedham
The most common commute times in Dedham are 30 to 34 minutes (1,016 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,038 commuters, 17.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 164 (2.8%) | 18 (0.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 428 (7.4%) | 331 (5.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 463 (8.0%) | 752 (12.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 545 (9.5%) | 481 (8.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 797 (13.8%) | 1,038 (17.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 291 (5.1%) | 506 (8.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,016 (17.6%) | 795 (13.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 209 (3.6%) | 299 (5.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 392 (6.8%) | 208 (3.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 970 (16.8%) | 836 (13.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 312 (5.4%) | 644 (10.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 180 (3.1%) | 108 (1.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dedham
The most frequent times of departure to work in Dedham are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (964, 16.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,009, 16.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 135 (2.3%) | 52 (0.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 158 (2.7%) | 13 (0.2%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 225 (3.9%) | 122 (2.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 485 (8.4%) | 200 (3.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 854 (14.8%) | 698 (11.6%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 964 (16.7%) | 1,009 (16.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 589 (10.2%) | 773 (12.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 867 (15.0%) | 958 (15.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 294 (5.1%) | 428 (7.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 365 (6.3%) | 826 (13.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 231 (4.0%) | 265 (4.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 38 (0.7%) | 68 (1.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 442 (7.7%) | 286 (4.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 120 (2.1%) | 318 (5.3%) |
| Total | 5,767 (100.0%) | 6,016 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Dedham
Occupancy by Ownership in Dedham
Of the total 10,427 dwellings in Dedham, owner-occupied units account for 7,346 (70.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,081 (29.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 7,346 | 70.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,081 | 29.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 10,427 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Dedham
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,146 | 30.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,674 | 35.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,518 | 14.6% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,089 | 20.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,427 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dedham
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,795 (57.1%) | 1,351 (42.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,788 (75.9%) | 886 (24.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,029 (67.8%) | 489 (32.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,734 (83.0%) | 355 (17.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 7,346 (70.5%) | 3,081 (29.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dedham
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 303 (62.2%) | 184 (37.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,122 (64.1%) | 628 (35.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,528 (75.3%) | 501 (24.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,393 (71.3%) | 1,768 (28.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dedham
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,640 | 15.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,512 | 14.5% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,941 | 18.6% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,208 | 21.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,680 | 16.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 674 | 6.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 772 | 7.4% |
| Total | 10,427 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Dedham
Median Income by Occupancy in Dedham
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 7,346 (70.5%) | $149,000 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,081 (29.5%) | $68,304 |
| Average | 10,427 (100.0%) | $118,877 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dedham
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 66 (0.9%) | 150 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 101 (1.4%) | 113 (3.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 97 (1.3%) | 170 (5.5%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 141 (1.9%) | 123 (4.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 116 (1.6%) | 251 (8.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 99 (1.3%) | 214 (7.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 292 (4.0%) | 222 (7.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 750 (10.2%) | 406 (13.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 831 (11.3%) | 306 (9.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,200 (16.3%) | 494 (16.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 3,653 (49.7%) | 632 (20.5%) |
| Total | 7,346 (100.0%) | 3,081 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dedham
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 174 (2.4%) | 20 (0.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 38 (0.5%) | 206 (6.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 324 (4.4%) | 176 (5.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 455 (6.2%) | 57 (1.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,283 (17.5%) | 246 (8.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 671 (9.1%) | 695 (22.6%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 937 (12.8%) | 725 (23.5%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 1,494 (20.3%) | 197 (6.4%) |
| $3,000 or more | 1,970 (26.8%) | 494 (16.0%) |
| Total | 7,346 (100.0%) | 3,081 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Dedham
Housing Structures in Dedham
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,834 | 65.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 489 | 4.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 754 | 7.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 455 | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 313 | 3.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,564 | 15.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 18 | 0.2% |
| Total | 10,427 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dedham
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,351 (92.9%) | 483 (7.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 317 (64.8%) | 172 (35.2%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 330 (43.8%) | 424 (56.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 47 (10.3%) | 408 (89.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 82 (26.2%) | 231 (73.8%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 214 (13.7%) | 1,350 (86.3%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 5 (27.8%) | 13 (72.2%) |
| Total | 7,346 (70.5%) | 3,081 (29.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dedham
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 27 (0.4%) | 82 (2.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 152 (2.1%) | 1,133 (36.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,304 (17.7%) | 1,338 (43.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 3,309 (45.0%) | 379 (12.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 2,554 (34.8%) | 149 (4.8%) |
| Total | 7,346 (100.0%) | 3,081 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dedham
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 5,579 (75.9%) | 1,522 (49.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 203 (2.8%) | 62 (2.0%) |
| Electricity | 406 (5.5%) | 1,186 (38.5%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 1,088 (14.8%) | 213 (6.9%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (1.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 70 (0.9%) | 34 (1.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (1.1%) |
| Total | 7,346 (100.0%) | 3,081 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Dedham
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 329 (4.5%) | 487 (15.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,110 (28.7%) | 1,511 (49.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,387 (46.1%) | 881 (28.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,520 (20.7%) | 202 (6.6%) |
| Total | 7,346 (100.0%) | 3,081 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Dedham
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dedham
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,355 | 4,991 |
| Median Property Value | $583,300 | $607,500 |
| Median Household Income | $77,185 | $2,896 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $1,110 | $1,897 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $6,987 | $38 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dedham
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 128 (5.4%) | 35 (0.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 25 (1.1%) | 38 (0.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 136 (5.8%) | 213 (4.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 620 (26.3%) | 1,123 (22.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 806 (34.2%) | 2,526 (50.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 315 (13.4%) | 798 (16.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 325 (13.8%) | 258 (5.2%) |
| Total | 2,355 (100.0%) | 4,991 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dedham
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 140 (5.9%) | 108 (2.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 258 (11.0%) | 27 (0.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 75 (3.2%) | 96 (1.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 192 (8.2%) | 24 (0.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 377 (16.0%) | 100 (2.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 251 (10.7%) | 373 (7.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 305 (13.0%) | 580 (11.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 757 (32.1%) | 895 (17.9%) |
| Total | 2,355 (100.0%) | 4,991 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dedham
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 313 (13.3%) | 172,708 (3,460.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 308 (13.1%) | 721 (14.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 329 (14.0%) | 1,158 (23.2%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,391 (59.1%) | 1,083 (21.7%) |
| Total | 2,355 (100.0%) | 4,991 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dedham
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 129 (5.5%) | 9 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 17 (0.7%) | 30 (0.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 2,204 (93.6%) | 41 (0.8%) |
| Total | 2,355 (100.0%) | 4,991 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Dedham
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dedham
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,729 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,032 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,040 (96.0%) | 85 (4.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,692 (96.4%) | 100 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,958 (99.2%) | 23 (0.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,391 (96.8%) | 114 (3.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,395 (98.2%) | 64 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,789 (99.2%) | 24 (0.9%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,018 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 24,044 (98.3%) | 410 (1.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dedham
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,729 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,032 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,040 (96.0%) | 85 (4.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dedham
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,520 (91.2%) | 147 (8.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,247 (99.4%) | 7 (0.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,325 (99.8%) | 4 (0.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,851 (93.1%) | 138 (6.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 17,056 (99.3%) | 114 (0.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dedham
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 342 (19.8%) | 1,477 (85.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 517 (17.1%) | 2,745 (90.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 379 (17.8%) | 1,779 (83.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 475 (17.0%) | 2,363 (84.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 209 (7.0%) | 2,818 (94.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 373 (10.6%) | 3,149 (89.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 445 (12.9%) | 3,149 (91.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,612 (92.8%) | 1,902 (67.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,006 (99.4%) | 1,316 (65.2%) |
| Total | 7,358 (30.1%) | 20,698 (84.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dedham
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 9 (1.7%) | 44 (5.2%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 109 (7.6%) | 37 (2.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 136 (5.2%) | 95 (3.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 351 (7.4%) | 590 (11.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 237 (18.8%) | 239 (15.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 330 (43.0%) | 493 (39.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dedham
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 9 (1.7%) | 44 (5.2%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 18 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 155 (3.3%) | 251 (4.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 141 (11.2%) | 80 (5.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 184 (24.0%) | 159 (12.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 20 (0.8%) | 7 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 72 (1.5%) | 65 (1.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 61 (4.9%) | 11 (0.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 65 (8.5%) | 85 (6.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 109 (7.6%) | 37 (2.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 102 (3.9%) | 76 (3.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 48 (1.0%) | 164 (3.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 63 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 64 (8.3%) | 44 (3.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 42 (1.6%) | 12 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 146 (3.1%) | 244 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 87 (6.9%) | 101 (6.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 233 (30.4%) | 322 (25.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 45 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 37 (0.8%) | 68 (1.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 67 (5.3%) | 7 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 144 (18.8%) | 263 (21.0%) |
Technology Access in Dedham
Computing Device Access in Dedham
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 8,682 | 83.3% |
| Smartphone | 8,808 | 84.5% |
| Tablet | 7,234 | 69.4% |
| No Computing Device | 597 | 5.7% |
| Total | 10,427 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Dedham
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 29 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 8,672 | 83.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 718 | 6.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 150 | 1.4% |
| No Internet | 977 | 9.4% |
| Total | 10,427 | 100.0% |
Dedham Summary
Dedham, Massachusetts is a town located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located about 15 miles southwest of Boston and is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The population of Dedham was 24,729 at the 2010 census.
History
Dedham was first settled in 1635 by a group of settlers from Roxbury, Massachusetts. The town was officially incorporated in 1636 and was named after the English town of Dedham, Essex. The town was originally part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and was a part of Suffolk County until 1793 when it became part of Norfolk County.
Dedham was an important center of the American Revolution. The town was the site of the first public school in the United States, the Dedham Public School, which was founded in 1644. The town was also the site of the first public library in the United States, the Dedham Public Library, which was founded in 1690.
Geography
Dedham is located at 42°13'N 71°11'W (42.2179, -71.1845). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.2 square miles (26.4 km2), of which 10.1 square miles (26.2 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (0.78%) is water.
The town is bordered by Westwood to the north, Norwood and West Roxbury to the east, Canton to the south, and Needham and Dover to the west.
Economy
Dedham is home to several large employers, including the Dedham Mall, the Dedham Country and Polo Club, and the Dedham Medical Center. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 24,729 people, 9,845 households, and 6,717 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,444.3 people per square mile (943.7/km2). There were 10,093 housing units at an average density of 997.3 per square mile (385.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 87.2% White, 4.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 9,845 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.2% 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 3.03.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $71,837, and the median income for a family was $86,945. Males had a median income of $60,890 versus $45,945 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,945. About 3.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Dedham?
Total Population of Dedham is 25,150.
What is the Total Male Population of Dedham?
Total Male Population of Dedham is 11,753.
What is the Total Female Population of Dedham?
Total Female Population of Dedham is 13,397.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dedham?
There are 87.73 Males per 100 Females in Dedham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dedham?
There are 113.99 Females per 100 Males in Dedham.
What is the Median Population Age in Dedham?
Median Population Age in Dedham is 43.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dedham
Average Family Size in Dedham is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dedham
Average Household Size in Dedham is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dedham?
Per Capita income in Dedham is $65,381.
What is the Median Family Income in Dedham?
Median Family Income in Dedham is $170,962.
What is the Median Household income in Dedham?
Median Household Income in Dedham is $118,877.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dedham?
Income or Wage Gap in Dedham is 23.0%.
Women in Dedham earn 77.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Dedham?
Family Income Deficit in Dedham is $8,823.
Families that are below poverty line in Dedham earn $8,823 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dedham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dedham is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dedham?
There are 14,866 People in the Labor Forcein in Dedham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dedham?
70.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Dedham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dedham?
Unemployment Rate in Dedham is 3.9%.