Population 2,852 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mattapoisett Center
Household size in Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Mattapoisett Center are small: just 2.13 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
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 Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.4 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.4 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Mattapoisett Center skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.4, 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 dropped from 51.4, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Mattapoisett Center than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area.
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 Mattapoisett Center
Renters in Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mattapoisett Center is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.4%) 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 Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mattapoisett Center: 25.9% 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 Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Mattapoisett Center is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across the Boston area.
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 Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,144 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,119 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,282 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,570 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$426 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mattapoisett Center pays $1,570 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Boston area overall ($2,051). Rent takes 25.2% 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 Mattapoisett Center
Bachelor's degrees in Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.4% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.8% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Mattapoisett Center: 62.8% 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 Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Mattapoisett Center: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Mattapoisett Center
| Period | Mattapoisett Center | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Mattapoisett Center has been strong: just 2.5% 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).
Mattapoisett Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattapoisett Center | 2.13 | 50.4 | 10.4% | 22.7% | 25.9% | 1965 | $1,570 | 62.8% | 94.7% | 2.5% |
| Mattapoisett | 2.37 | 58.7 | 3.7% | 8.2% | 25.1% | 1980 | $1,595 | 54.1% | 93.7% | 0.1% |
| Tinkhamtown | 2.33 | 52.6 | 5.9% | 7.2% | 9.0% | 1979 | $1,332 | 40.7% | 92.0% | 1.6% |
| Marion | 2.40 | 52.2 | 11.5% | 8.8% | 22.8% | 1960 | $1,209 | 49.6% | 97.0% | 5.5% |
| Fairhaven | 2.31 | 48.2 | 8.5% | 25.6% | 8.8% | 1957 | $1,253 | 32.1% | 92.8% | 5.9% |
| Silver Shell Beach | 2.25 | 59.9 | 16.3% | 14.7% | 35.0% | 1972 | $1,645 | 41.7% | 98.3% | 6.2% |
| Acushnet | 2.61 | 46.3 | 12.0% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 1972 | $1,277 | 26.4% | 87.2% | 2.8% |
| New Bedford | 2.42 | 37.7 | 18.9% | 59.8% | 6.3% | 1948 | $1,175 | 16.4% | 75.7% | 8.2% |
| Rochester | 2.60 | 45.8 | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 1981 | $1,438 | 44.3% | 93.5% | 2.4% |
| Wareham Center | 2.18 | 49.8 | 11.5% | 20.7% | 14.8% | 1959 | $1,523 | 28.8% | 93.2% | 4.6% |
| Wareham | 2.67 | 49.6 | 6.5% | 11.8% | 13.1% | 1984 | $1,410 | 21.8% | 91.8% | 3.0% |
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 Mattapoisett Center. 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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