Population 58 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cuttyhunk
Household size in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.98 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.84 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.47 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.75 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Cuttyhunk is a place of small households, averaging 1.47 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.21 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.7 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 56.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 64.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 62.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Cuttyhunk skews older: half of its residents are older than 62.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Cuttyhunk than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cuttyhunk
Renters in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Cuttyhunk than nationally: 44.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About six in ten owners (60.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 79.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cuttyhunk: 77.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Cuttyhunk is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $780 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,178 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,369 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,807 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,026 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cuttyhunk costs $1,807 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Massachusetts. Rent takes 21.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cuttyhunk
Bachelor's degrees in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.2% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.6% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.3% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +32.1 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Cuttyhunk: 72.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 100.0% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Cuttyhunk never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cuttyhunk
| Period | Cuttyhunk | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cuttyhunk has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cuttyhunk compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuttyhunk | 1.47 | 62.7 | 12.7% | 44.4% | 77.8% | 1959 | $1,807 | 72.3% | 86.7% | 2.8% |
| Chilmark | 2.87 | 52.1 | 11.5% | 14.2% | 61.6% | 1984 | $2,689 | 67.8% | 97.0% | 9.0% |
| West Tisbury | 2.80 | 58.1 | 23.5% | 7.8% | 54.6% | 1984 | $2,072 | 58.9% | 99.5% | 3.7% |
| Menemsha | 2.44 | 57.5 | 22.2% | 7.2% | 53.2% | 1985 | $2,070 | 59.5% | 99.3% | 12.5% |
| Silver Shell Beach | 2.25 | 59.9 | 16.3% | 14.7% | 35.0% | 1972 | $1,645 | 41.7% | 98.3% | 6.2% |
| Vineyard Haven | 2.78 | 50.0 | 13.2% | 20.5% | 45.6% | 1980 | $1,281 | 50.1% | 95.5% | 5.3% |
| Nashaquitsa | 3.43 | 45.8 | 9.8% | 15.8% | 68.4% | 1984 | $3,415 | 73.4% | 95.5% | 3.8% |
| West Falmouth | 2.05 | 56.5 | 5.7% | 25.1% | 31.9% | 1971 | $1,688 | 69.4% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
| Falmouth | 1.86 | 63.5 | 4.9% | 45.3% | 34.8% | 1970 | $1,210 | 56.2% | 93.1% | 4.8% |
| Oak Bluffs | 3.08 | 41.8 | 9.8% | 32.8% | 51.1% | 1983 | $1,099 | 60.3% | 100.0% | 5.9% |
| South Dartmouth | 2.34 | 52.0 | 5.4% | 27.1% | 11.7% | 1963 | $1,640 | 44.7% | 88.9% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cuttyhunk. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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