Population 474 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Tisbury
Household size in West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in West Tisbury average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here.
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 West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 61.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 58.1, West Tisbury is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.8, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +17.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in West Tisbury (23.5%), well above the national share of 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 West Tisbury
Renters in West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.8% of households in West Tisbury rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 50.9% have no mortgage at all, 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 West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.5% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 58.1% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in West Tisbury: 54.6% 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 West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in West Tisbury are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,187 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,447 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,383 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,072 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$885 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Tisbury costs $2,072 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.7% 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 West Tisbury
Bachelor's degrees in West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.7% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.3% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in West Tisbury: 58.9% 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 West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.3% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.5% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in West Tisbury: 99.5% 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 West Tisbury
| Period | West Tisbury | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 0.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in West Tisbury than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 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).
West Tisbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Vineyard Haven | 2.78 | 50.0 | 13.2% | 20.5% | 45.6% | 1980 | $1,281 | 50.1% | 95.5% | 5.3% |
| Oak Bluffs | 3.08 | 41.8 | 9.8% | 32.8% | 51.1% | 1983 | $1,099 | 60.3% | 100.0% | 5.9% |
| Chilmark | 2.87 | 52.1 | 11.5% | 14.2% | 61.6% | 1984 | $2,689 | 67.8% | 97.0% | 9.0% |
| Edgartown | 2.92 | 51.2 | 9.4% | 14.3% | 63.1% | 1983 | $1,815 | 51.9% | 96.3% | 5.5% |
| Nashaquitsa | 3.43 | 45.8 | 9.8% | 15.8% | 68.4% | 1984 | $3,415 | 73.4% | 95.5% | 3.8% |
| Katama | 3.93 | 57.3 | 7.1% | 1.7% | 59.8% | 1986 | $1,820 | 73.4% | 96.4% | 0.0% |
| Cuttyhunk | 1.47 | 62.7 | 12.7% | 44.4% | 77.8% | 1959 | $1,807 | 72.3% | 86.7% | 2.8% |
| Falmouth | 1.86 | 63.5 | 4.9% | 45.3% | 34.8% | 1970 | $1,210 | 56.2% | 93.1% | 4.8% |
| West Falmouth | 2.05 | 56.5 | 5.7% | 25.1% | 31.9% | 1971 | $1,688 | 69.4% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
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 West Tisbury. 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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