South Duxbury, MA

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3,409
TOTAL POPULATION
1,611
MALE POPULATION
1,798
FEMALE POPULATION
89.60
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$98,001
PER CAPITA INCOME
$221,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$197,632
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,873
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in South Duxbury

The most populous races in South Duxbury are White / Caucasian (3,164 | 92.8%), Two or more Races (150 | 4.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (86 | 2.5%).
Race in South Duxbury
Race# Population% Population
Asian712.1%
Black / African American30.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino862.5%
Native / Alaskan120.4%
White / Caucasian3,16492.8%
Two or more Races1504.4%
Some other Race90.3%
Total3,409100.0%

Ancestry in South Duxbury

The most populous ancestries reported in South Duxbury are Irish (1,136 | 33.3%), English (948 | 27.8%), Scottish (284 | 8.3%), Italian (249 | 7.3%), and American (204 | 6.0%), together accounting for 82.7% of all South Duxbury residents.
Ancestry in South Duxbury
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2046.0%
Arab70.2%
Australian240.7%
Blackfeet120.4%
British531.5%
Canadian230.7%
Cherokee100.3%
Czech120.4%
Dominican30.1%
Dutch381.1%
English94827.8%
European451.3%
Finnish511.5%
French682.0%
French Canadian962.8%
German2046.0%
Greek441.3%
Hungarian60.2%
Icelander210.6%
Indian (Asian)140.4%
Irish1,13633.3%
Italian2497.3%
Japanese220.6%
Lebanese70.2%
Lithuanian491.4%
Norwegian70.2%
Polish802.4%
Portuguese260.8%
Russian150.4%
Scandinavian60.2%
Scotch-Irish1143.3%
Scottish2848.3%
Spanish832.4%
Sri Lankan351.0%
Swedish661.9%
Swiss110.3%
Thai60.2%
Ukrainian401.2%
Welsh160.5%
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Immigrants in South Duxbury

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in South Duxbury came from Europe (101 | 3.0%), Germany (39 | 1.1%), Western Europe (39 | 1.1%), Asia (36 | 1.1%), and Northern Europe (26 | 0.8%), together accounting for 7.1% of all South Duxbury residents.
Immigrants in South Duxbury
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa70.2%
Asia361.1%
Australia120.4%
Azores90.3%
Cambodia220.6%
Canada240.7%
Caribbean40.1%
China140.4%
Dominican Republic30.1%
Eastern Asia140.4%
Eastern Europe150.4%
England100.3%
Europe1013.0%
Germany391.1%
Haiti10.0%
Hong Kong140.4%
Ireland160.5%
Italy30.1%
Latin America40.1%
Nigeria70.2%
Northern Europe260.8%
Oceania120.4%
Portugal90.3%
Russia150.4%
South Eastern Asia220.6%
Southern Europe210.6%
Spain90.3%
Western Africa70.2%
Western Europe391.1%
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Sex and Age in South Duxbury

Sex and Age in South Duxbury

The most populous age groups in South Duxbury are 10 to 14 Years (185 | 11.5%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (204 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in South Duxbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (3.3%)56 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Years72 (4.5%)125 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years185 (11.5%)204 (11.4%)
15 to 19 Years97 (6.0%)93 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years73 (4.5%)90 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)59 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years93 (5.8%)46 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Years40 (2.5%)75 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years106 (6.6%)96 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years145 (9.0%)180 (10.0%)
50 to 54 Years105 (6.5%)175 (9.7%)
55 to 59 Years132 (8.2%)146 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years172 (10.7%)93 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years71 (4.4%)113 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years137 (8.5%)74 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years72 (4.5%)103 (5.7%)
80 to 84 Years46 (2.9%)60 (3.3%)
85 Years and over12 (0.7%)10 (0.6%)
Total1,611 (100.0%)1,798 (100.0%)

Families and Households in South Duxbury

Median Family Size in South Duxbury

Median Family Size in South Duxbury
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple905 (91.6%)3.06
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother83 (8.4%)2.77
Total Families988 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in South Duxbury

Median Household Size in South Duxbury
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple905 (71.4%)3.08
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother83 (6.6%)3.35
Non-family280 (22.1%)1.17
Total Households1,268 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in South Duxbury

Out of a total of 1,268 households in South Duxbury, 988 (77.9%) are family households, while 280 (22.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 362, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 248.
Household Size by Marriage Status in South Duxbury
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-248 (19.6%)
2-Person Households362 (28.5%)25 (2.0%)
3-Person Households306 (24.1%)7 (0.5%)
4-Person Households274 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households23 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total988 (77.9%)280 (22.1%)

Female Fertility in South Duxbury

Fertility by Age in South Duxbury

Average fertility rate in South Duxbury is 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 215.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in South Duxbury
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years42 (56.8%)215.0
35 to 50 years32 (43.2%)87.0
Total74 (100.0%)113.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Duxbury

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Duxbury
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in South Duxbury

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in South Duxbury
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma1 (1.3%)36.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree73 (98.7%)279.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total74 (100.0%)113.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Duxbury

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Duxbury
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in South Duxbury

Income Overview in South Duxbury

Per Capita Income in South Duxbury is $98,001, while median incomes of families and households are $221,250 and $197,632 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,409$98,001
Median Family Income988$221,250
Mean Family Income988$305,857
Median Household Income1,268$197,632
Mean Household Income1,268$259,597
Income Deficit988$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,40917.75%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,40982.25¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,4090.46

Earnings by Sex in South Duxbury

Average Earnings in South Duxbury are $86,023, $89,663 for men and $73,750 for women, a difference of 17.7%.
Earnings by Sex in South Duxbury
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,065 (55.0%)$89,663
Female871 (45.0%)$73,750
Total1,936 (100.0%)$86,023

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Duxbury

The most common earnings brackets in South Duxbury are $100,000+ for men (519 | 48.7%) and $100,000+ for women (305 | 35.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Duxbury
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less46 (4.3%)38 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (1.2%)12 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49955 (5.2%)104 (11.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9999 (0.9%)22 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49945 (4.2%)32 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9999 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (1.4%)29 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)5 (0.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)15 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)13 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99912 (1.1%)33 (3.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99930 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (1.5%)31 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99967 (6.3%)3 (0.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (3.8%)49 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99911 (1.0%)36 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999177 (16.6%)127 (14.6%)
$100,000+519 (48.7%)305 (35.0%)
Total1,065 (100.0%)871 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Duxbury

Average earnings in South Duxbury are $113,438 for men and $82,100 for women, a difference of 27.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $250,001, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $48,482. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $112,150, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $55,642.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Duxbury
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$62,073$0
College or Associate's Degree$48,482$55,642
Bachelor's Degree$125,813$82,150
Graduate Degree$250,001$112,150
Total$113,438$82,100

Family Income in South Duxbury

Family Income Brackets in South Duxbury

According to the South Duxbury family income data, there are 551 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 55.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in South Duxbury
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00080.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99980.8%
$50,000 to $74,999131.3%
$75,000 to $99,999535.4%
$100,000 to $149,99923323.6%
$150,000 to $199,99912212.3%
$200,000+55155.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Duxbury

4-person families (224 | 22.7%) account for the highest median family income in South Duxbury with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (377 | 38.2%) have the highest median income of $110,430 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Duxbury
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families377 (38.2%)$220,859
3-Person Families341 (34.5%)$197,788
4-Person Families224 (22.7%)$250,001
5-Person Families34 (3.4%)$250,001
6-Person Families12 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total988 (100.0%)$221,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Duxbury

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Duxbury
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners110 (11.1%)$0
1 Earner299 (30.3%)$250,001
2 Earners460 (46.6%)$220,938
3+ Earners119 (12.0%)$221,625
Total988 (100.0%)$221,250

Household Income in South Duxbury

Household Income Brackets in South Duxbury

With 598 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in South Duxbury, accounting for 47.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in South Duxbury
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000282.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999624.9%
$25,000 to $34,999665.2%
$35,000 to $49,999443.5%
$50,000 to $74,999131.0%
$75,000 to $99,999876.9%
$100,000 to $149,99917613.9%
$150,000 to $199,99919315.2%
$200,000+59847.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in South Duxbury

The median household income in South Duxbury is $197,632, with the highest median household income of $221,394 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 595 households (46.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in South Duxbury
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years263 (20.7%)$199,150
45 to 64 Years595 (46.9%)$221,394
65+ Years410 (32.3%)$106,364
Total1,268 (100.0%)$197,632

Poverty in South Duxbury

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Duxbury

With 1.7% poverty level for males and 2.2% for females among the residents of South Duxbury, 18 to 24 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (19.5%) and 10 females (9.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Duxbury
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 Years8 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years17 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (9.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)9 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)12 (3.4%)
55 to 64 Years3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (4.6%)
Total28 (1.7%)39 (2.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Duxbury

According to the poverty statistics in South Duxbury, 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 South Duxbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)
5 Years13 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years145 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years99 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)
15 Years25 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years50 (86.2%)38 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years70 (80.5%)105 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years93 (100.0%)95 (90.5%)
35 to 44 Years146 (100.0%)162 (94.7%)
45 to 54 Years250 (100.0%)343 (96.6%)
55 to 64 Years301 (99.0%)239 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years208 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)
75 Years and over130 (100.0%)165 (95.4%)
Total1,583 (98.3%)1,759 (97.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Duxbury

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Duxbury
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children502 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children357 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total905 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Duxbury

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Duxbury
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (14.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (9.6%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in South Duxbury
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (14.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (9.6%)

Employment Characteristics in South Duxbury

Employment by Class of Employer in South Duxbury

Among the 1,777 employed individuals in South Duxbury, private company employees (1,253 | 70.5%), not-for-profit organizations (212 | 11.9%), and local government employees (126 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in South Duxbury
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,25370.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)623.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1196.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations21211.9%
Local Government Employees1267.1%
State Government Employees50.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,777100.0%

Employment Status by Age in South Duxbury

According to the labor force statistics for South Duxbury, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,649), 70.7% or 1,873 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 96 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 139 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.3% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in South Duxbury
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years79 (63.2%)8 (10.1%)
20 to 24 Years153 (93.9%)54 (35.3%)
25 to 29 Years29 (49.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years263 (83.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years519 (85.8%)4 (0.8%)
55 to 59 Years237 (85.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years219 (82.6%)13 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years165 (41.8%)16 (9.7%)
75 Years and over69 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,873 (70.7%)96 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Duxbury

According to labor force statistics for South Duxbury, 84.5% of individuals (1,405) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,663) are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 17 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 10 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.4% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Duxbury
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma57 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree153 (88.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,186 (84.1%)20 (1.4%)
Total1,405 (84.5%)20 (1.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in South Duxbury

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Duxbury are Community & Social Service (295 | 16.6%), Management (265 | 14.9%), Business & Financial (204 | 11.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (108 | 6.1%), and Health Technologists (97 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in South Duxbury

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Duxbury, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (63.4%), and Management (59.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (87.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in South Duxbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Management157 (59.3%)108 (40.7%)
Business & Financial103 (50.5%)101 (49.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science24 (26.1%)68 (73.9%)
Computers & Mathematics14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (12.8%)68 (87.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 104 (35.2%)191 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media45 (63.4%)26 (36.6%)
Legal Services & Support26 (36.1%)46 (63.9%)
Education Instruction & Library33 (34.7%)62 (65.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating22 (20.4%)86 (79.6%)
Health Technologists22 (22.7%)75 (77.3%)
Total (Category)410 (42.5%)554 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)957 (53.8%)820 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in South Duxbury are Personal Care & Service (46 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (42 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (26 | 1.5%), Law Enforcement (26 | 1.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (13 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in South Duxbury

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in South Duxbury, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (76.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in South Duxbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Security & Protection26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service11 (23.9%)35 (76.1%)
Total (Category)79 (57.7%)58 (42.3%)
Total (Overall)957 (53.8%)820 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in South Duxbury are Sales & Related (432 | 24.3%), and Office & Administration (101 | 5.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in South Duxbury

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in South Duxbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related327 (75.7%)105 (24.3%)
Office & Administration8 (7.9%)93 (92.1%)
Total (Category)335 (62.8%)198 (37.1%)
Total (Overall)957 (53.8%)820 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in South Duxbury are Construction & Extraction (75 | 4.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in South Duxbury

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in South Duxbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)957 (53.8%)820 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in South Duxbury are Transportation (21 | 1.2%), Material Moving (15 | 0.8%), and Production (10 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in South Duxbury

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in South Duxbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Transportation21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (78.3%)10 (21.7%)
Total (Overall)957 (53.8%)820 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in South Duxbury

Employment Industries in South Duxbury

The major employment industries in South Duxbury include Professional & Scientific (287 | 16.2%), Finance & Insurance (211 | 11.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (198 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (171 | 9.6%), and Manufacturing (144 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in South Duxbury

Employment Industries by Sex in South Duxbury

The South Duxbury industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Construction (90.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (86.4%), and Information (85.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in South Duxbury
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction99 (90.8%)10 (9.2%)
Manufacturing96 (66.7%)48 (33.3%)
Wholesale Trade47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade68 (39.8%)103 (60.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information9 (14.3%)54 (85.7%)
Finance & Insurance171 (81.0%)40 (19.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing89 (84.0%)17 (16.0%)
Professional & Scientific39 (13.6%)248 (86.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support82 (82.8%)17 (17.2%)
Educational Services42 (35.3%)77 (64.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance70 (35.3%)128 (64.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services36 (76.6%)11 (23.4%)
Public Administration42 (76.4%)13 (23.6%)
Total957 (53.8%)820 (46.2%)

Education in South Duxbury

School Enrollment in South Duxbury

The most common levels of schooling among the 971 students in South Duxbury are middle school (303 | 31.2%), elementary school (221 | 22.8%), and high school (192 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in South Duxbury
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool333.4%
Kindergarten252.6%
Elementary School22122.8%
Middle School30331.2%
High School19219.8%
College / Undergraduate17618.1%
Graduate / Professional212.2%
Total971100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Duxbury

Out of a total of 971 students who are enrolled in schools in South Duxbury, 229 (23.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 742 (76.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 33 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 191 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Duxbury
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old191 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds364 (93.6%)25 (6.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds126 (78.3%)35 (21.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8 (34.8%)15 (65.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds45 (31.9%)96 (68.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
35 Years and over8 (38.1%)13 (61.9%)
Total742 (76.4%)229 (23.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Duxbury

Business (539 | 26.0%), social sciences (286 | 13.8%), visual & performing arts (152 | 7.3%), communications (139 | 6.7%), and science & technology (138 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 2,071 individuals in South Duxbury who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Duxbury
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics140.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural763.7%
Physical & Health Sciences502.4%
Psychology944.5%
Social Sciences28613.8%
Engineering1185.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies351.7%
Science & Technology1386.7%
Business53926.0%
Education1326.4%
Literature & Languages884.3%
Liberal Arts & History783.8%
Visual & Performing Arts1527.3%
Communications1396.7%
Arts & Humanities1326.4%
Total2,071100.0%

Transportation & Commute in South Duxbury

Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Duxbury

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in South Duxbury are males with 2 vehicles (534, accounting for 56.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (347, making up 65.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Duxbury
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle56 (5.9%)50 (6.1%)
2 Vehicles534 (56.1%)347 (42.6%)
3 Vehicles299 (31.4%)368 (45.2%)
4 Vehicles55 (5.8%)43 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (0.7%)7 (0.9%)
Total951 (100.0%)815 (100.0%)

Commute Time in South Duxbury

The most frequently occuring commute durations in South Duxbury are 5 to 9 minutes (240 commuters, 18.4%), 60 to 89 minutes (203 commuters, 15.6%), and 90 or more minutes (159 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in South Duxbury
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes695.3%
5 to 9 Minutes24018.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1299.9%
15 to 19 Minutes15812.1%
20 to 24 Minutes614.7%
25 to 29 Minutes453.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1027.8%
35 to 39 Minutes292.2%
40 to 44 Minutes403.1%
45 to 59 Minutes685.2%
60 to 89 Minutes20315.6%
90 or more Minutes15912.2%

Commute Time by Sex in South Duxbury

The most common commute times in South Duxbury are 60 to 89 minutes (119 commuters, 16.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (136 commuters, 23.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in South Duxbury
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes50 (6.9%)19 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes104 (14.4%)136 (23.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes44 (6.1%)85 (14.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes101 (14.0%)57 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes29 (4.0%)32 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes12 (1.7%)33 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes91 (12.6%)11 (1.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (1.3%)20 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes40 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes43 (6.0%)25 (4.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes119 (16.5%)84 (14.5%)
90 or more Minutes80 (11.1%)79 (13.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Duxbury

The most frequent times of departure to work in South Duxbury are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (202, 28.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (146, 25.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Duxbury
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM21 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM40 (5.5%)34 (5.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM25 (3.5%)6 (1.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM82 (11.4%)18 (3.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM185 (25.6%)142 (24.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM100 (13.9%)18 (3.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM202 (28.0%)146 (25.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM9 (1.3%)47 (8.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (1.4%)56 (9.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (2.2%)66 (11.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)37 (6.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM32 (4.4%)11 (1.9%)
Total722 (100.0%)581 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in South Duxbury

Occupancy by Ownership in South Duxbury

Of the total 1,268 dwellings in South Duxbury, owner-occupied units account for 1,122 (88.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 146 (11.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in South Duxbury
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,12288.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14611.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,268100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in South Duxbury

Occupancy by Household Size in South Duxbury
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24819.6%
2-Person Household38730.5%
3-Person Household31324.7%
4+ Person Household32025.2%
Total Housing Units1,268100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Duxbury

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Duxbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household143 (57.7%)105 (42.3%)
2-Person Household369 (95.4%)18 (4.6%)
3-Person Household313 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household297 (92.8%)23 (7.2%)
Total Housing Units1,122 (88.5%)146 (11.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Duxbury

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Duxbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma13 (25.5%)38 (74.5%)
College/Associate Degree131 (91.0%)13 (9.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher974 (91.1%)95 (8.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Duxbury

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Duxbury
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years755.9%
35 to 44 Years18814.8%
45 to 54 Years29123.0%
55 to 64 Years30424.0%
65 to 74 Years21917.3%
75 to 84 Years18514.6%
85 Years and Over60.5%
Total1,268100.0%

Housing Finances in South Duxbury

Median Income by Occupancy in South Duxbury

Median Income by Occupancy in South Duxbury
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,122 (88.5%)$199,408
Renter-Occupied146 (11.5%)$0
Average1,268 (100.0%)$197,632

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Duxbury

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Duxbury
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (0.7%)4 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.6%)9 (6.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (0.9%)39 (26.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99966 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99944 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99913 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (5.2%)30 (20.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999165 (14.7%)11 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more738 (65.8%)53 (36.3%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Duxbury

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Duxbury
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49910 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79930 (2.7%)12 (8.2%)
$800 to $99918 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499113 (10.1%)35 (24.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99969 (6.1%)4 (2.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499119 (10.6%)49 (33.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99997 (8.6%)7 (4.8%)
$3,000 or more666 (59.4%)12 (8.2%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in South Duxbury

Housing Structures in South Duxbury

Housing Structures in South Duxbury
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,17492.6%
Single Unit, Attached372.9%
2 Unit Apartments100.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments211.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments262.1%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,268100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Duxbury

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Duxbury
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,102 (93.9%)72 (6.1%)
Single Unit, Attached10 (27.0%)27 (73.0%)
2 Unit Apartments10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,122 (88.5%)146 (11.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Duxbury

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Duxbury
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)9 (6.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)65 (44.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms68 (6.1%)8 (5.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms269 (24.0%)41 (28.1%)
8 or more Rooms785 (70.0%)23 (15.8%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Duxbury

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Duxbury
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas828 (73.8%)93 (63.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas46 (4.1%)26 (17.8%)
Electricity51 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene197 (17.6%)27 (18.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in South Duxbury

Household Vehicle Usage in South Duxbury
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle107 (9.5%)101 (69.2%)
2 Vehicles673 (60.0%)34 (23.3%)
3 or more Vehicles335 (29.9%)11 (7.5%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in South Duxbury

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in South Duxbury

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units328794
Median Property Value$1,016,900$917,900
Median Household Income$174,375$565
Monthly Housing Costs$1,501$612
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Duxbury

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Duxbury
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99919 (5.8%)29 (3.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99988 (26.8%)184 (23.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99953 (16.2%)274 (34.5%)
$1,000,000 or more168 (51.2%)307 (38.7%)
Total328 (100.0%)794 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Duxbury

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Duxbury
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (7.9%)23 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99944 (13.4%)40 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99913 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (7.6%)19 (2.4%)
$150,000 or more173 (52.7%)140 (17.6%)
Total328 (100.0%)794 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Duxbury

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Duxbury
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4 (1.2%)206,810 (26,046.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x44 (13.4%)69 (8.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (3.0%)145 (18.3%)
4.0x or more270 (82.3%)204 (25.7%)
Total328 (100.0%)794 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Duxbury

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Duxbury
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499318 (97.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total328 (100.0%)794 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in South Duxbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Duxbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Duxbury
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years112 (83.6%)22 (16.4%)
6 to 18 Years708 (97.3%)20 (2.8%)
19 to 25 Years196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years317 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years605 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years543 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years395 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,367 (98.8%)42 (1.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Duxbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Duxbury
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born112 (83.6%)22 (16.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen708 (97.3%)20 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Duxbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Duxbury
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,927 (98.6%)42 (1.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Duxbury

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Duxbury
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)112 (83.6%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)708 (97.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)196 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years22 (11.7%)178 (94.7%)
35 to 44 Years29 (9.1%)297 (93.7%)
45 to 54 Years10 (1.7%)605 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years39 (7.2%)504 (92.8%)
65 to 74 Years361 (91.4%)294 (74.4%)
75 Years and over303 (100.0%)204 (67.3%)
Total764 (22.4%)3,098 (90.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Duxbury

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Duxbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.1%)32 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years25 (12.0%)21 (11.2%)
75 Years and over26 (20.0%)69 (39.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in South Duxbury

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in South Duxbury: <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 Years3 (0.4%)10 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years12 (5.8%)11 (5.9%)
75 Years and over20 (15.4%)17 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in South Duxbury: <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 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in South Duxbury: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.7%)19 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in South Duxbury: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)13 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years13 (6.2%)10 (5.3%)
75 Years and over6 (4.6%)52 (30.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in South Duxbury: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (11.6%)

Technology Access in South Duxbury

Computing Device Access in South Duxbury

Computing Device Access in South Duxbury
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,19694.3%
Smartphone1,14890.5%
Tablet94174.2%
No Computing Device342.7%
Total1,268100.0%

Internet Access in South Duxbury

Internet Access in South Duxbury
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,14790.5%
Cellular Data Only776.1%
Satellite Internet131.0%
No Internet352.8%
Total1,268100.0%

South Duxbury Summary

South Duxbury is a small town located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It is situated on the south shore of Massachusetts Bay, approximately 25 miles south of Boston. The town has a population of approximately 5,000 people and covers an area of 8.3 square miles.

History

South Duxbury was first settled in 1632 by a group of English settlers from the Plymouth Colony. The town was originally part of the larger town of Duxbury, which was established in 1637. In 1793, the town of South Duxbury was officially incorporated.
The town was primarily an agricultural community for much of its history. In the 19th century, the town was known for its cranberry bogs and oyster beds. The town also had a thriving shipbuilding industry, which was centered around the Gurnet Point area.

Geography

South Duxbury is located on the south shore of Massachusetts Bay, approximately 25 miles south of Boston. The town is bordered by the towns of Duxbury to the north, Marshfield to the east, Kingston to the south, and Plymouth to the west.
The town is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of town. The highest point in town is located at the intersection of Gurnet Road and Bay Road, which is approximately 100 feet above sea level.
The town is located on the banks of the Jones River, which flows through the center of town. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and swimming.

Economy

The economy of South Duxbury is largely based on tourism and services. The town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
The town is also home to several marinas, which provide services to boaters and fishermen. The town also has a small commercial fishing industry, which is centered around the Jones River.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of South Duxbury was 5,064. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in South Duxbury was $76,944, and the median family income was $90,917. The per capita income for the town was $37,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of South Duxbury?
Total Population of South Duxbury is 3,409.
What is the Total Male Population of South Duxbury?
Total Male Population of South Duxbury is 1,611.
What is the Total Female Population of South Duxbury?
Total Female Population of South Duxbury is 1,798.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in South Duxbury?
There are 89.60 Males per 100 Females in South Duxbury.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in South Duxbury?
There are 111.61 Females per 100 Males in South Duxbury.
What is the Median Population Age in South Duxbury?
Median Population Age in South Duxbury is 48.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in South Duxbury
Average Family Size in South Duxbury is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in South Duxbury
Average Household Size in South Duxbury is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in South Duxbury?
Per Capita income in South Duxbury is $98,001.
What is the Median Family Income in South Duxbury?
Median Family Income in South Duxbury is $221,250.
What is the Median Household income in South Duxbury?
Median Household Income in South Duxbury is $197,632.
What is Income or Wage Gap in South Duxbury?
Income or Wage Gap in South Duxbury is 17.7%.
Women in South Duxbury earn 82.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in South Duxbury?
Inequality or Gini Index in South Duxbury is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in South Duxbury?
There are 1,873 People in the Labor Forcein in South Duxbury.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in South Duxbury?
70.7% of People are in the Labor Force in South Duxbury.
What is the Unemployment Rate in South Duxbury?
Unemployment Rate in South Duxbury is 5.1%.