Population 16,571 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Dartmouth
Household size in North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in North Dartmouth has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Providence area. Household size has dropped from 2.72 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in North Dartmouth are younger than 39.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the wider Providence area, where the median age is 41.7. The median age has climbed from 36.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Dartmouth: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 North Dartmouth
Renters in North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 36.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Dartmouth is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a third of owners (32.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in North Dartmouth: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1959 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1960 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in North Dartmouth was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Providence area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have newer homes.
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 North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $983 | $928 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,141 | $974 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,088 | $1,103 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,380 | $1,439 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$397 | +$511 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in North Dartmouth runs $1,380 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $397 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
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 North Dartmouth
Bachelor's degrees in North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 28.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 29.6% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 32.4% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 35.2% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in North Dartmouth (36.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the north.
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 North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 82.1% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 83.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 87.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 88.3% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in North Dartmouth never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 North Dartmouth
| Period | North Dartmouth | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Dartmouth runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
North Dartmouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dartmouth | 2.52 | 39.4 | 6.9% | 24.1% | 5.0% | 1983 | $1,380 | 36.1% | 87.0% | 4.5% |
| Dartmouth | 2.65 | 51.1 | 4.8% | 5.3% | 12.4% | 1977 | $1,685 | 43.4% | 87.4% | 2.3% |
| Smith Mills | 2.30 | 46.5 | 5.3% | 21.0% | 1.9% | 1970 | $842 | 36.5% | 86.6% | 6.2% |
| Kempton Croft | 3.02 | 42.3 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1994 | $955 | 41.4% | 88.4% | 4.3% |
| Head of Westport | 2.51 | 33.0 | 3.9% | 15.8% | 5.9% | 1977 | $1,600 | 30.7% | 86.3% | 7.5% |
| New Bedford | 2.42 | 37.7 | 18.9% | 59.8% | 6.3% | 1948 | $1,175 | 16.4% | 75.7% | 8.2% |
| South Dartmouth | 2.34 | 52.0 | 5.4% | 27.1% | 11.7% | 1963 | $1,640 | 44.7% | 88.9% | 2.8% |
| North Westport | 2.77 | 41.9 | 8.7% | 18.2% | 8.5% | 1968 | $1,330 | 19.8% | 88.0% | 3.3% |
| Westport | 2.46 | 51.6 | 7.5% | 16.3% | 15.2% | 1982 | $1,442 | 32.5% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| South Westport | 2.21 | 59.8 | 7.5% | 14.2% | 28.4% | 1979 | $1,481 | 41.7% | 93.5% | 4.3% |
| Fairhaven | 2.31 | 48.2 | 8.5% | 25.6% | 8.8% | 1957 | $1,253 | 32.1% | 92.8% | 5.9% |
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 North Dartmouth. 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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