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Mashpee, MA


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Mashpee, Massachusetts

Mashpee, Massachusetts is 23 miles E of New Bedford, Massachusetts (center to center) and 57 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Barnstable county. The town is part of the Barnstable - Yarmouth metro area. The population of Mashpee is 12,946.

The People and Families of Mashpee

In Mashpee, about 60% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Mashpee.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mashpee had a median family income of $56,702.

Political Inclinations

Among Mashpee political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,625. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Mashpee Housing

Of the housing in Mashpee, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Mashpee.

Commuting

In Mashpee, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Mashpee, MA

Comparing Mashpee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73

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