Data

Latest Census Data

To get the latest data, it is often best to go straight to the source...

Historic Population Counts 1930-2020Line graph showing population count for Dukes County 1930 thru 2020

The MVC is pleased to provide a presentation of the 2020 Census Population and Housing Data.  The analysis provides comparisons on population and housing trends at the National and State levels, Massachusetts County to County Data, Cape and Islands Region, Island-wide, and Town by Town Comparisons.  The presentation highlights several shifts in population and housing on Martha’s Vineyard.  Here is a quick summary of take-aways from the presentation.

Contact Christine Flynn, Economic Development & Affordable Housing Planner for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latest GIS Data: GIS Data Hub of Dukes County

 

Elder Services Database:  The MVC, in partnership with Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard, has completed an extensive survey and analysis of the elder-service network on the Island. The project aims in large part to help Island towns and organizations document their annual spending, and to generate wider conversations and planning surrounding the topic of healthy aging.

 

 

Community Profiles:  MAPC DataCommon  The Metropolitan Area Planning Council has assembled community profiles for all towns in the Commonwealth.  Go explore!

 

Documents

The following documents and data compilations, prepared by the MVC, offer information and analysis about Martha's Vineyard and Dukes County.

Please contact Christine Flynn, the MVC's Economic Planner, if you have demographic related questions.

Martha's Vineyard by the Numbers

 

Aquinnah

Chilmark

Edgartown

Oak Bluffs

Tisbury

West Tisbury

Martha's Vineyard

Population

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year-Round Population

311

866

4,067

4,527

3,949

2,740

16,460

Population over 65 (%)

9.3

23.0

15.3

17.5

16.7

14.1

14.0

Population at or below Poverty Level (%)

10.0

8.1

11.7

9.4

4.3

9.8

8.8

Area and Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Area (square miles)

6.0

20.6

26.8

7.1

7.2

25.5

93.2

Assessed Property Values - Total ($ millions)

754

3,262

7,093

2,762

2,745

2,553

19,169

Properties Assessed over $1 million (%)

50%

53%

25%

7%

16%

21%

22%

Properties Assessed under $600,000 (%)

12%

3%

35%

61%

47%

23%

39%

Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing Units (number)

503

1,606

5,220

4,346

3,094

2,204

16,973

Housing Units Occupied Year-Round  (%)

29

25

34

46

58

54

43

Subsidized Housing Units - Total (number)

49

24

165

172

162

138

710

Affordable Housing Units (number)

41

3

89

146

109

23

411

Affordable Housing Units (% of year-round)

26.0

0.7

4.5

6.8

5.6

1.8

5.2

Housing Affordability Gap ($)

352,500

440,000

306,388

94,000

155,000

344,000

225,000

Business and Employment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Businesses with Employees (number)

11

53

372

225

414

128

1,203

Average Annual Employment (number)

92

253

2,442

1,682

2,619

727

7,815

Median Household Income ($)

57,500

 72,917

67,625

59,156

58,551

91,389

62,407

Average Weekly Wage ($)

766

727

798

731

891

848

875

See Martha's Vineyard Housing Needs Assessment for sources and dates.

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The Stone Building
33 New York Avenue
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

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Mailing Address

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Martha's Vineyard Commission
P.O. Box 1447
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

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