Population 5,822 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Sandwich
Household size in East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in East Sandwich run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
East Sandwich skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.2, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 are older.
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 East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in East Sandwich, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 21 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 East Sandwich
Renters in East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.0% of households in East Sandwich rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over three in ten owners (31.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 26 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.2% of the housing in East Sandwich, 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. Vacancy has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in East Sandwich was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Massachusetts overall, where the median home dates to 1963. East Sandwich has newer homes than at least four in five Massachusetts cities.
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 East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,495 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,563 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,649 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,598 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$103 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in East Sandwich runs $1,598 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Massachusetts as a whole ($1,860). Rents are up $103 a month from 2006–10, a 7% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 East Sandwich
Bachelor's degrees in East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.0% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.0% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in East Sandwich: 53.4% 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. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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 East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in East Sandwich: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. East Sandwich has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Massachusetts cities.
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 East Sandwich
| Period | East Sandwich | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in East Sandwich has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
East Sandwich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sandwich | 2.48 | 51.7 | 4.5% | 10.0% | 19.2% | 1982 | $1,598 | 53.4% | 98.0% | 2.4% |
| Sandwich | 2.37 | 54.0 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 12.4% | 1982 | $1,761 | 57.1% | 98.6% | 2.8% |
| West Barnstable | 2.56 | 48.0 | 7.5% | 12.5% | 13.9% | 1986 | $1,626 | 53.3% | 99.0% | 3.3% |
| Marstons Mills | 2.52 | 46.0 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 10.8% | 1982 | $2,377 | 41.9% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Sagamore Highlands | 2.23 | 55.4 | 10.5% | 16.3% | 25.5% | 1970 | $1,752 | 47.2% | 98.8% | 2.1% |
| Forestdale | 2.61 | 43.7 | 4.8% | 12.4% | 6.7% | 1980 | $2,007 | 35.3% | 97.0% | 3.5% |
| Sagamore | 2.78 | 37.3 | 9.0% | 35.8% | 8.9% | 1981 | $1,800 | 62.9% | 99.7% | 0.5% |
| Cotuit | 2.24 | 55.8 | 4.6% | 10.1% | 22.5% | 1983 | $2,233 | 43.7% | 90.3% | 2.5% |
| Sagamore Beach | 2.42 | 52.9 | 9.1% | 14.5% | 17.5% | 1983 | $1,672 | 50.3% | 97.7% | 4.9% |
| Osterville | 2.34 | 55.7 | 10.9% | 6.7% | 34.7% | 1978 | $2,196 | 61.7% | 98.3% | 2.5% |
| Centerville | 2.43 | 48.2 | 7.2% | 19.2% | 20.7% | 1976 | $2,318 | 39.5% | 96.8% | 4.2% |
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 East Sandwich. 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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